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Weather & Climate in Lavina, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lavina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 3,441 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,441 ft (1,049 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2950°N, 108.9388°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Musselshell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 30, 2023 | 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana | M3.8 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2003 | 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana | M3.7 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana | M3.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Eastern Montana | M3.2 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana | M2.8 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana | M2.7 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | Eastern Montana | M2.7 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana | M2.6 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana | M2.5 | 113 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1965 | EF3 | 65 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2010 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1999 | EF2 | 94 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1986 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1964 | EF2 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1958 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2016 | EF1 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1998 | EF1 | 99 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1971 | EF1 | 84 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1965 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1958 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1955 | EF1 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2018 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2011 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2011 | EF0 | 55 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: HAWK CREEK (157,778 acres, 1984).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1984 | HAWK CREEK | 157,778 | 51 km |
| 2008 | DUNN MTN. ASSIST | 105,494 | 59 km |
| 2006 | BUNDY RAILROAD | 91,575 | 79 km |
| 2012 | DELPHIA | 40,396 | 63 km |
| 2003 | HOBBLE | 38,365 | 77 km |
| 2020 | BOBCAT | 31,020 | 44 km |
| 1999 | FISHEL CREEK | 28,611 | 70 km |
| 2021 | MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD | 22,723 | 94 km |
| 2012 | DAHL | 21,448 | 29 km |
| 2010 | STUMP GULCH | 8,873 | 71 km |
| 1998 | BURNT SHED | 6,395 | 80 km |
| 2006 | MAILBOX | 5,741 | 97 km |
| 2002 | COW CREEK | 5,162 | 83 km |
| 2021 | PETERSON | 5,006 | 84 km |
| 1999 | HORSE THIE | 4,767 | 23 km |
| 2000 | PEASE | 4,361 | 80 km |
| 2006 | EMERALD HILLS | 4,191 | 73 km |
| 2021 | COTTONWOOD | 3,976 | 85 km |
| 1999 | PINE RIDGE | 3,798 | 95 km |
| 2017 | NORTH DELPHIA | 3,767 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Lavina has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").