Weather & Climate in Lockwood, MT

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

Lockwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 3,104 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.2°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,104 ft (946 m)
Area	12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density	581/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8305°N, 108.3971°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Yellowstone County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 35.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.64"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.3 / 100
Community Resilience	82.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

6 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	78 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1991	10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana	M3.6	130 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2023	Eastern Montana	M3.2	51 km	5 km
May 21, 2013	32 km NE of Melstone, Montana	M2.8	124 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2016	27 km ENE of Lovell, Wyoming	M2.6	100 km	12 km
Jun 2, 2019	14 km WSW of Birney, Montana	M2.6	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	9 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	7 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	76 km	1.0 mi	0
May 4, 1986	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	7 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 2016	EF1	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1996	EF1	63 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1991	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	15 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	62 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	13 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	35 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2013	EF0	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	13 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	33 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 11, 2005	EF0	51 km	9.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2004	EF0	51 km	—	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	49 km
2008	DUNN MTN. ASSIST	105,494	46 km
2006	PINE RIDGE COMPLEX	103,074	60 km
2006	BUNDY RAILROAD	91,575	49 km
2012	SARPY HILLS COMPLEX	83,942	91 km
2021	P F	66,375	74 km
2012	DELPHIA	40,396	68 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	98 km
2020	BOBCAT	31,020	53 km
1999	FISHEL CREEK	28,611	80 km
2021	MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD	22,723	71 km
2012	DAHL	21,448	51 km
2022	BUSMAN ROAD	12,584	93 km
1996	ROLLOVER	10,743	98 km
2020	GASS FLATS	10,723	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,027	85 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	73 km
1996	COLFAX	8,429	52 km
1994	GRIERSON	7,985	93 km
2003	JONNY	7,689	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Lockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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