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Weather & Climate in Dutton, MT

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

Dutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch 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 3,699 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,699 ft (1,127 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates47.8475°N, 111.7143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCascade County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 126 km 12 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 136 km 15 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 127 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 114 km 2 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 123 km 13 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 110 km 25 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 131 km 9 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 115 km 5 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 124 km 4 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 114 km 5 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 77 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 132 km 5 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 138 km 5 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 128 km 22 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 120 km 10 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 129 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 123 km 14 km
Feb 3, 2019 9 km S of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 131 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 122 km 16 km
Jul 13, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 126 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 59 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 33 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 58 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 35 km 27.0 mi 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 79 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2018 EF0 73 km 1.4 mi 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF0 91 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: FOOL CREEK (53,912 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 92 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 99 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 91 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 82 km
2017 ALICE CREEK 29,971 96 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 100 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 96 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 93 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 98 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 89 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 39 km
2001 BIGGS FLAT 7,303 89 km
2005 HAZARD LAKE WFU 4,894 89 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 97 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 96 km
2015 SHEEP MOUNTAIN 4,177 92 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 40 km
1991 POWER 3,822 14 km
2000 MCDONALD II 3,619 92 km
2002 PISHKUN 3,450 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
August 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Dutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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