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Weather & Climate in Fort Peck, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Peck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°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 13.6 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 2,203 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,203 ft (671 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0071°N, 106.4552°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 25, 2014 | 23 km N of Brockton, Montana | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana | M2.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 48 km E of Zortman, Montana | M2.5 | 107 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
70 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF2 | 95 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF2 | 73 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1995 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1975 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1975 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1972 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 1962 | EF2 | 77 km | 42.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1954 | EF2 | 80 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2011 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF1 | 28 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2007 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2007 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1999 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1998 | EF1 | 79 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1983 | EF1 | 43 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1983 | EF1 | 73 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1972 | EF1 | 97 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1970 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1959 | EF1 | 92 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HUFF (41,784 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | HUFF | 41,784 | 83 km |
| 2006 | CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 19,339 | 83 km |
| 2006 | FLAT TIRE (COMPLEX) | 17,467 | 51 km |
| 2006 | BLACK PULASKI (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 15,504 | 45 km |
| 2021 | DEVILS CREEK | 15,077 | 97 km |
| 2012 | HIGHWAY 13-20 | 8,372 | 91 km |
| 2018 | BUFFALO PASTURE | 7,624 | 95 km |
| 2003 | GREYBULL | 7,229 | 81 km |
| 2005 | SHEEP | 6,874 | 87 km |
| 2006 | LARB CREEK | 6,778 | 71 km |
| 1988 | LANGEN | 6,585 | 70 km |
| 2005 | HEARTLAND | 6,383 | 81 km |
| 1998 | HERMAN RDG | 5,279 | 93 km |
| 2006 | BUFFALO RANCH | 5,206 | 91 km |
| 1995 | GRANT COUL | 3,690 | 74 km |
| 2020 | BULL | 3,428 | 73 km |
| 2022 | BLISTER | 3,298 | 88 km |
| 2020 | HILL | 3,175 | 41 km |
| 2001 | CASTLE | 3,021 | 73 km |
| 1999 | HALLOWEEN | 2,845 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Fort Peck has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.2").