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Weather & Climate in Kevin, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kevin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.3 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 3,332 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,332 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7456°N, 111.9658°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Toole County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 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 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 58 km | 21 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 86 km | 38 km |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada | M3.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.4 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana | M3.4 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana | M3.4 | 31 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana | M3.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2003 | 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.2 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Nov 30, 1990 | 49 km ENE of Condon, Montana | M3.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 41 km E of Swan Lake, Montana | M3.2 | 135 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 7, 1982 | EF2 | 18 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EF1 | 52 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF1 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1980 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1977 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1999 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1996 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1992 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1991 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1986 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1982 | EF0 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1981 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1981 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX (49,769 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX | 49,769 | 93 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 67 km |
| 2012 | WYE FIRE | 6,141 | 67 km |
| 2012 | BOY | 5,706 | 73 km |
| 1996 | SHARPSFIRE | 4,461 | 71 km |
| 2003 | PARDUE | 4,269 | 48 km |
| 2017 | WOLVERINE | 3,126 | 96 km |
| 1992 | RDOORECMPX | 3,088 | 70 km |
| 1994 | WALBERGERS | 1,732 | 82 km |
| 2006 | MISSION LAKE FIRE | 1,100 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Kevin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").