Weather & Climate in Hardy, MT

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

Hardy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.8 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 3,720 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.0°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,720 ft (1,134 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	58/sq mi
Coordinates	47.1825°N, 111.8155°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cascade County County
Nearest Airport	Great Falls International (GTF) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 66.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.64"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	76.3 / 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

345 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	67 km	12 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	76 km	15 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	66 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	53 km	2 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	148 km	2 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	149 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	98 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	64 km	13 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	97 km	25 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	94 km	2 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	143 km	6 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	70 km	9 km
Jun 28, 2000	21 km SE of Clinton, Montana	M4.0	145 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1993	15 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	56 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	103 km	1 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	95 km	5 km
Aug 16, 1994	27 km W of Chester, Montana	M3.9	150 km	5 km
Oct 19, 2017	12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	65 km	4 km
Mar 13, 2017	4 km ESE of Avon, Montana	M3.8	88 km	20 km
May 7, 1992	14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	115 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 30, 1975	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1966	EF2	51 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2007	EF1	97 km	5.3 mi	0
Jul 3, 1998	EF1	48 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF1	33 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 1980	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1964	EF1	49 km	27.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1962	EF1	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1961	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1960	EF1	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2018	EF0	91 km	1.4 mi	0
Aug 5, 2002	EF0	100 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF0	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1997	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	54 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANYON CREEK (167,875 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CANYON CREEK	167,875	71 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	83 km
2007	AHORN	45,633	95 km
2003	LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK)	36,987	62 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	83 km
2021	HARRIS MTN	31,792	13 km
2017	ALICE CREEK	29,971	47 km
2012	ELBOW PASS COMPLEX	28,989	84 km
1984	NORTH HILL	27,162	42 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH)	26,997	56 km
2007	CONGER CREEK	22,936	89 km
2007	MERIWETHER	18,865	34 km
2017	PARK CREEK	17,915	71 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT)	14,843	68 km
1990	BEARTOOTH COMPLEX	13,462	24 km
1993	FREEZEOUT LAKE	9,793	60 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	73 km
2005	HAZARD LAKE WFU	4,894	99 km
2009	INDIAN TRAIL	4,592	24 km
2022	URSUS	4,291	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
July	69°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	1.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Hardy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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