Weather & Climate in Luther, MT

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

Luther has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 141.9 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 5,136 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,136 ft (1,565 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2850°N, 109.4161°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 141.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.8 / 100
Community Resilience	64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

638 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	115 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	139 km	9 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	81 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	117 km	9 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	146 km	8 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	81 km	4 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	143 km	5 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	131 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	123 km	11 km
Jan 21, 2010	15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	146 km	11 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	139 km	7 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	105 km	20 km
Nov 26, 1998	63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.8	138 km	6 km
Jan 21, 2010	15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.7	147 km	11 km
Jan 29, 2025	24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	121 km	8 km
Jan 9, 2008	18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.7	132 km	10 km
Mar 29, 2023	56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	113 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2025	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	125 km	12 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	110 km	11 km
Sep 24, 1994	39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	108 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	92 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	93 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	83 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	87 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	71 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	73 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	67 km	0.5 mi	0
May 24, 2014	EF0	86 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	77 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 11, 2005	EF0	71 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 2005	EF0	93 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 2005	EF0	87 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1998	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (137 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	137 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	70 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	46 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	49 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	75 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	83 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	63 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	80 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	29 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	75 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	84 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	16 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	77 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	98 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	62 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	15 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	48 km
2002	BROAD	7,922	90 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	32 km
2012	PINE CREEK	7,707	89 km
1991	THOMPSON CREEK	6,974	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.2 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.0 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
April	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in
May	46°F (8°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
September	53°F (11°C)	2.1 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Luther has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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