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Weather & Climate in Jordan, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jordan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.5 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 2,602 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3211°N, 106.9099°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 130 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 6, 2021 | 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana | M2.8 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | Eastern Montana | M2.7 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana | M2.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 48 km E of Zortman, Montana | M2.5 | 95 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 11, 1995 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1958 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2020 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2014 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2014 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2011 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2010 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2010 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2003 | EF0 | 14 km | — | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2003 | EF0 | 25 km | — | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2003 | EF0 | 7 km | — | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2001 | EF0 | 31 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | EF0 | 65 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2001 | EF0 | 83 km | 29.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2000 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2000 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2000 | EF0 | 55 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGE COULEE (222,571 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | BRIDGE COULEE | 222,571 | 67 km |
| 2003 | MISSOURI BREAKS COMPLEX | 137,947 | 59 km |
| 2020 | HUFF | 41,784 | 6 km |
| 2017 | SOUTH BREAKS | 39,217 | 56 km |
| 2006 | LOST CREEK (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 38,550 | 66 km |
| 2006 | SODA CREEK (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 33,767 | 84 km |
| 2006 | CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 19,339 | 44 km |
| 2006 | FLAT TIRE (COMPLEX) | 17,467 | 45 km |
| 2006 | BLACK PULASKI (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 15,504 | 40 km |
| 2006 | LODGEPOLE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) | 15,248 | 73 km |
| 2021 | DEVILS CREEK | 15,077 | 59 km |
| 2012 | WOLF CREEK | 12,168 | 99 km |
| 1994 | CK CREEK | 11,206 | 100 km |
| 1996 | ALKALIE | 10,044 | 81 km |
| 2012 | WELLS | 9,921 | 76 km |
| 2014 | MONTGOMERY | 9,222 | 89 km |
| 2017 | CROW ROCK | 8,298 | 94 km |
| 2017 | CRYING | 7,497 | 82 km |
| 2005 | SHEEP | 6,874 | 60 km |
| 2018 | 3 2 1 HL LOWER CROOKED CREEK UNIT D RX FY 18 | 6,791 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Jordan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").