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Weather & Climate in Hilldale Colony, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hilldale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.0 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 2,805 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8035°N, 109.7832°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 117 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 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 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana | M2.5 | 121 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 94 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | EF1 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1995 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1977 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1962 | EF1 | 34 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | EF0 | 82 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2014 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2012 | EF0 | 85 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2005 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1999 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1996 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1993 | EF0 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1992 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1986 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | BLAINE C | 138,192 | 63 km |
| 2017 | EAST FORK | 21,165 | 66 km |
| 1984 | CENTENNIAL | 11,775 | 63 km |
| 2006 | MAGGIE | 8,187 | 87 km |
| 2022 | EAGLE CREEK | 6,359 | 74 km |
| 1988 | LOSTCANYON | 4,532 | 67 km |
| 2014 | MIDDLE BLACK | 3,854 | 34 km |
| 2012 | OUTHOUSE | 3,179 | 31 km |
| 2011 | WILD HORSE | 1,882 | 93 km |
| 2013 | PEOPLES CREEK | 1,623 | 99 km |
| 2012 | BIG STRETCH | 1,524 | 45 km |
| 1984 | FRITZ | 1,491 | 97 km |
| 1999 | SHIRLEY | 1,290 | 54 km |
| 2008 | MAGEE 2 | 1,210 | 73 km |
| 2023 | HWY 236 | 1,049 | 87 km |
| 2004 | COAL | 1,042 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Hilldale Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").