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Weather & Climate in Conrad, MT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Conrad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 3,512 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,512 ft (1,070 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density2,010/sq mi
Coordinates48.1741°N, 111.9466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyToole County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 46.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 141 km 2 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 135 km 4 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 117 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 136 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 149 km 13 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 57 km 5 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 124 km 5 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 141 km 5 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 139 km 10 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 136 km 22 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 118 km 5 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 145 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 149 km 14 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 86 km 10 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 140 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 148 km 16 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 123 km 21 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 148 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2017 9 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.6 149 km 8 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 88 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 81 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 80 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 73 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 73 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 86 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 76 km 0.1 mi 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 95 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 64 km 27.0 mi 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 85 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOOL CREEK (53,912 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 77 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 76 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 84 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 94 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 85 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 74 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 83 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 85 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 86 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 87 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 59 km
2001 BIGGS FLAT 7,303 85 km
2012 WYE FIRE 6,141 79 km
2012 BOY 5,706 92 km
2012 WALL CREEK 5,348 100 km
2005 HAZARD LAKE WFU 4,894 87 km
1996 SHARPSFIRE 4,461 86 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 71 km
2015 SHEEP MOUNTAIN 4,177 93 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Conrad has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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