Weather & Climate in Fox, MT

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

Fox has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 141.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 4,963 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,963 ft (1,513 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2884°N, 109.2125°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 141.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

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

355 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	129 km	6 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	91 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	131 km	9 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	92 km	4 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	146 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	137 km	11 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	147 km	7 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	119 km	20 km
Nov 26, 1998	63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.8	148 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2025	24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	136 km	8 km
Jan 9, 2008	18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.7	147 km	10 km
Mar 29, 2023	56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	124 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2025	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	140 km	12 km
Sep 24, 1994	39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	121 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	121 km	11 km
Mar 30, 2014	21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	131 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2021	63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.6	128 km	6 km
Jun 16, 1997	25 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.6	139 km	9 km
Jul 20, 1992	52 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.6	120 km	0 km
Mar 30, 2014	Wyoming	M3.6	130 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	80 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	81 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	43 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	75 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	70 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	75 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	64 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	44 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1978	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	84 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF0	100 km	0.7 mi	0
May 16, 2015	EF0	95 km	1.4 mi	0
May 24, 2014	EF0	73 km	0.8 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (149 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	149 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	80 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	58 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	65 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	90 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	85 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	70 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	91 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	24 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	90 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	100 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	31 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	91 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	99 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	73 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	25 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	48 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	43 km
2006	PASSAGE FALLS	6,837	96 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	33 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.1 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Fox has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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