Weather & Climate in Hobson, MT

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

Hobson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.5 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 4,106 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,106 ft (1,252 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	690/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9994°N, 109.8733°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Wheatland County County
Nearest Airport	Great Falls International (GTF) 78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 27.5"

Wettest Month (May) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.2 / 100
Community Resilience	10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	138 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	132 km	2 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	124 km	1 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	115 km	11 km
May 24, 2000	9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.7	138 km	3 km
Jan 2, 1990	6 km NNE of Toston, Montana	M3.7	145 km	1 km
Jul 23, 2014	11 km NNE of Toston, Montana	M3.6	141 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1999	23 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.3	125 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2000	7 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.3	140 km	2 km
Apr 1, 2000	9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.3	138 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2000	8 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.2	139 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2000	9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.2	137 km	4 km
Jun 8, 2000	11 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.1	135 km	2 km
Jul 15, 2006	Western Montana	M3.0	113 km	10 km
Jul 26, 2014	11 km NNE of Toston, Montana	M3.0	142 km	9 km
Dec 5, 1991	15 km WSW of Hays, Montana	M3.0	129 km	10 km
May 23, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.0	139 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2009	8 km ENE of Toston, Montana	M3.0	143 km	2 km
Sep 20, 2002	16 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M2.9	130 km	0 km
Sep 15, 2012	23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.9	114 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	80 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2002	EF2	48 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1999	EF2	35 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1996	EF2	45 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	33 km	1.5 mi	0
May 28, 1981	EF2	73 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1976	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF2	46 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1964	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF1	91 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2007	EF1	54 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 22, 2003	EF1	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 23, 1998	EF1	15 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1998	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	14 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1971	EF1	39 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 29, 1960	EF1	89 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 acres, 1990).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1990	TURKEY	25,658	28 km
2021	TAYLOR	21,704	58 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	98 km
2021	SOUTH MOCCASIN	12,727	33 km
2009	MEISSNER	12,318	58 km
1985	SANDPOINT	10,439	52 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	77 km
2020	LOUSE CREEK	5,237	15 km
1988	TWO DOT	5,097	79 km
1999	HORSE THIE	4,767	99 km
1991	BURNETTEPK	4,644	45 km
2020	YOGO	4,429	50 km
2017	BLACKTAIL	4,029	91 km
1996	COYOTE	3,320	71 km
2020	EAGLE ROCK ROAD	3,129	62 km
2012	ANDERSON	2,917	80 km
2020	LODE ROAD	2,736	49 km
2001	TWIN COULE	2,688	65 km
2007	CHOUTEAU CO ASST	2,646	95 km
2008	GOLDEN VALLEY COMPLEX	2,621	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.6 in

Hobson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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