Weather & Climate in Drummond, MT

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

Drummond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 3,953 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.0°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,953 ft (1,205 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	472/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6666°N, 113.1470°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Granite County County
Nearest Airport	Missoula Montana (MSO) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 30.5"

Wettest Month (May) 1.81"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.6 / 100
Community Resilience	29.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

417 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 6, 2017	11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M5.8	50 km	12 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	40 km	15 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	51 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	63 km	2 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	133 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	138 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	131 km	8 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	139 km	2 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	46 km	9 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	85 km	25 km
Apr 1, 1992	10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.0	142 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2005	18 km N of Dillon, Montana	M4.0	149 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	30 km	10 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	52 km	13 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	133 km	12 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	76 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1993	15 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	61 km	5 km
Oct 19, 2017	12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	51 km	4 km
Mar 13, 2017	4 km ESE of Avon, Montana	M3.8	47 km	20 km
Jun 4, 2006	18 km N of Dillon, Montana	M3.8	149 km	11 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 28, 1982	EF1	47 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1997	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1995	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1992	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 3, 1991	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1990	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 16, 1988	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 11, 1988	EF0	28 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1983	EF0	77 km	2.0 mi	0
May 4, 1971	EF0	14 km	0.5 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1960	EF0	88 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICE RIDGE (171,473 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	RICE RIDGE	171,473	67 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	167,875	71 km
2017	MEYERS	68,711	82 km
2007	SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2)	68,236	46 km
2000	MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD)	64,810	92 km
2017	LOLO PEAK	62,316	84 km
2007	AHORN	45,633	99 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	96 km
2003	LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK)	36,987	62 km
2007	JOCKO LAKES	35,759	71 km
2017	LITTLE HOGBACK	34,646	44 km
2017	ALICE CREEK	29,971	76 km
2012	ELBOW PASS COMPLEX	28,989	82 km
2017	LIBERTY	27,731	65 km
2003	BARTLETT MOUNTAIN	27,614	87 km
1984	NORTH HILL	27,162	97 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	90 km
2003	COONEY RIDGE	25,741	52 km
2007	CONGER CREEK	22,936	62 km
2000	MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE)	22,493	70 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
June	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
October	44°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Drummond has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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