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Weather & Climate in Glendive, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Glendive experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.6 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 2,077 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1065°N, 104.7109°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana | M2.6 | 53 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 11 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 29, 1961 | EF4 | 1 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1953 | EF3 | 43 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1952 | EF3 | 38 km | 16.4 mi | 1 |
| Jul 19, 1952 | EF3 | 88 km | 55.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF3 | 54 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF2 | 73 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1999 | EF2 | 76 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1995 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1975 | EF2 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1972 | EF2 | 69 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1965 | EF2 | 57 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1962 | EF2 | 63 km | 40.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1954 | EF2 | 85 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1953 | EF2 | 36 km | 33.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | EF1 | 61 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2011 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF1 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1984 | EF1 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | GAP/ROUGH CREEK | 53,708 | 86 km |
| 1990 | KNOWLTON C | 13,226 | 89 km |
| 1998 | BRADSHAW | 10,591 | 79 km |
| 2018 | 18 DONUT HOLE | 7,838 | 98 km |
| 2008 | KNOWLTON COMPLEX (DRGA) | 7,218 | 91 km |
| 1988 | MIKES CREEK | 5,309 | 98 km |
| 2017 | MAGPIE FIRE | 5,056 | 98 km |
| 2021 | ROOSEVELT CREEK | 4,608 | 84 km |
| 2003 | 3 MILE | 3,394 | 24 km |
| 1988 | MONTANA LINE | 3,307 | 85 km |
| 1988 | CINNAMON CREEK | 3,204 | 81 km |
| 2021 | GREAT DIVIDE - DAWSON | 3,003 | 45 km |
| 1999 | CEDARCRKN | 2,964 | 36 km |
| 2021 | ELKHORN | 2,784 | 84 km |
| 2021 | DOROTHY DRAW | 2,565 | 44 km |
| 2008 | BROWN | 2,519 | 91 km |
| 2014 | 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH | 2,471 | 96 km |
| 1988 | FANTAIL | 2,341 | 89 km |
| 2021 | 744 | 2,268 | 90 km |
| 2004 | MAGPIE CAMP | 2,114 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Glendive has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").