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Weather & Climate in Eagle Creek Colony, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle Creek Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°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 10.6 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 3,601 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,601 ft (1,098 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7021°N, 111.2031°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Liberty County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.5 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 16, 1994 | 27 km W of Chester, Montana | M3.9 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.2 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana | M3.1 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 4 km WNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.1 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.0 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 2013 | 18 km SW of Heart Butte, Montana | M2.9 | 147 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 7, 1982 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1995 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 23 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1977 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1999 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1996 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1993 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1992 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1991 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1990 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1982 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1981 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Eagle Creek Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").