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Weather & Climate in Hogeland, MT

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

Hogeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 3,136 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates48.8547°N, 108.6624°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
157 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience13.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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 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: M3.0.

Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 102 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 101 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 124 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 52 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 59 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 92 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 65 km 3.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 2014 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 63 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 15 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1991 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 76 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 30, 1979 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 28, 1971 EF0 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 acres, 1991).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 66 km
2012 WELDER 32,985 64 km
1990 VETERANS 23,660 86 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 97 km
2021 PINE GROVE 16,158 97 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 63 km
2017 LOWER BLACK COULEE 6,803 91 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 93 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 83 km
2008 KATHRYN 3,971 62 km
2006 HOWARD 3,884 60 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 53 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 70 km
1990 ADAMS 3,072 79 km
1990 QUISNO 3,018 70 km
2014 2 RAINTRAP PASTURE PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,311 100 km
1997 HERD 2,259 76 km
1995 MAYOR 2,180 92 km
2008 EAST UNIT CHARLIE 1,911 90 km
2011 WILD HORSE 1,882 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Hogeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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