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Weather & Climate in Cooke City, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cooke City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 8,128 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,128 ft (2,477 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0187°N, 109.9119°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
805 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 30, 2014 | 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M4.8 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.4 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.3 | 113 km | 6 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M4.2 | 68 km | 9 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.2 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.2 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.1 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana | M4.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1994 | 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.9 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.9 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Feb 29, 2020 | 28 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M3.9 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.9 | 97 km | 11 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming | M3.8 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana | M3.8 | 97 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1978 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1964 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1991 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1986 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1976 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1965 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1988 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1984 | EF0 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1973 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH FORK | 563,527 | 74 km |
| 1988 | CLOVERMIST | 303,427 | 29 km |
| 2006 | DERBY | 200,993 | 64 km |
| 1988 | MINK | 135,433 | 99 km |
| 1988 | STORM CREEK | 116,027 | 16 km |
| 2016 | MAPLE | 103,193 | 90 km |
| 1988 | SNAKE | 95,233 | 92 km |
| 1988 | HELLROARING | 77,598 | 34 km |
| 2008 | GUNBARREL | 69,730 | 63 km |
| 2003 | HOBBLE | 38,365 | 92 km |
| 1988 | CLOVER | 34,035 | 35 km |
| 2021 | ROBERTSON DRAW | 31,132 | 56 km |
| 1988 | SHOSHONE | 29,941 | 87 km |
| 2001 | FRIDLEY | 27,575 | 88 km |
| 1988 | REDSHOSHONE COMPLEX | 27,443 | 89 km |
| 2006 | JUNGLE | 23,846 | 63 km |
| 2007 | WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) | 22,195 | 53 km |
| 1988 | RED | 21,341 | 95 km |
| 1988 | FAN | 20,422 | 84 km |
| 1996 | SHEPARD MTN | 17,379 | 33 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Cooke City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 15°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and October the driest (1.6").