Weather & Climate in Lakeview, MT

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

Lakeview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 311 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 19.9 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 6,759 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	36.4°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6021°N, 111.8124°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fremont County County
Nearest Airport	Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	17.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively 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	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

1,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	106 km	13 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km NW of Lima, Montana	M5.1	80 km	16 km
Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	91 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2019	9 km NE of Lima, Montana	M4.6	56 km	14 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	92 km	14 km
Apr 5, 2011	28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	22 km	12 km
Feb 5, 2006	44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	11 km	14 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	65 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	15 km	10 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	118 km	6 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	125 km	5 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	144 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	90 km	9 km
Jul 14, 2023	3 km S of Lima, Montana	M4.2	62 km	12 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	147 km	2 km
Aug 23, 1998	9 km N of Alta, Wyoming	M4.2	105 km	5 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	130 km	8 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	142 km	4 km
Oct 7, 2024	11 km E of Dillon, Montana	M4.1	87 km	17 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	36 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 26, 1959	EF2	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 25, 1991	EF1	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1985	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1984	EF1	87 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1955	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 6, 2023	EF0	48 km	1.6 mi	0
Jul 10, 2016	EF0	95 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 2015	EF0	94 km	7.4 mi	0
May 10, 2014	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2013	EF0	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2013	EF0	57 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 2013	EF0	95 km	1.2 mi	0
May 9, 2005	EF0	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2004	EF0	72 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 29, 1999	EF0	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 30, 1997	EF0	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1995	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1995	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 1993	EF0	8 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1993	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (93 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	93 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	133 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	NORTH FORK	563,527	87 km
2018	GRASSY RIDGE	106,164	54 km
2016	MAPLE	103,193	67 km
2003	DEEP	38,701	64 km
1988	FAN	20,422	79 km
2017	DEER PARK	17,745	85 km
1988	FALLS	16,607	99 km
2006	CLARKS CANYON	14,848	88 km
2018	INDIAN BUTTE	12,897	50 km
2006	SNOWSHOE	11,910	53 km
2003	WINSLOW	11,794	9 km
2003	MENAN	11,790	83 km
2000	BEAVER CREEK	9,568	56 km
1994	ROBINSON	8,629	76 km
1988	SWEETWATER	8,405	67 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,385	48 km
2021	GOOSE	7,817	22 km
2000	CAMAS	7,249	80 km
2018	MONUMENT	6,973	46 km
1986	CEDAR BT 2	6,488	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.7 in
March	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in
April	32°F (-0°C)	1.4 in
May	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
July	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	2.2 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	2.3 in	Wettest

Lakeview has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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