Weather & Climate in Maverick Mountain, MT

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

Maverick Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°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 12.0 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 6,524 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	36.8°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,524 ft (1,989 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4181°N, 113.1110°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Beaverhead County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 98 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"

69% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.2 / 100
Community Resilience	24.0 / 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 High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

725 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	39 km	13 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km NW of Lima, Montana	M5.1	75 km	16 km
Jan 3, 2015	9 km E of Challis, Idaho	M5.0	128 km	9 km
Jun 7, 1994	18 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	125 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2014	15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	131 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2019	9 km NE of Lima, Montana	M4.6	93 km	14 km
May 4, 1992	20 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.6	122 km	10 km
Apr 5, 2011	28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	121 km	12 km
Apr 14, 2014	13 km NW of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	132 km	7 km
May 6, 1992	17 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	126 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2006	44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	127 km	14 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	77 km	14 km
Dec 28, 1991	southern Idaho	M4.4	124 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	131 km	10 km
Jun 8, 2025	24 km E of Clayton, Idaho	M4.3	150 km	7 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	83 km	5 km
Mar 22, 1992	11 km NE of Challis, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	5 km
Aug 13, 1998	3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2023	3 km S of Lima, Montana	M4.2	99 km	12 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	145 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	23 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1962	EF2	35 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1988	EF1	25 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 1987	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 1984	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1976	EF1	22 km	3.0 mi	0
May 29, 1965	EF1	26 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1956	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 6, 2023	EF0	99 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 20, 2018	EF0	33 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 10, 2016	EF0	42 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 5, 1995	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF0	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 1962	EF0	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1959	EF0	12 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) (170,322 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK)	170,322	99 km
2022	MOOSE	142,221	82 km
2000	VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR)	118,045	100 km
2017	MEYERS	68,711	72 km
2000	MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD)	64,810	66 km
2000	SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD)	62,967	79 km
2021	TRAIL CREEK	62,432	56 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	43 km
2023	HAYDEN	32,292	91 km
2007	ROMBO MOUNTAIN	28,215	89 km
2007	RAT CREEK	25,929	59 km
2000	TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES	22,598	85 km
2011	SALT	22,314	96 km
2000	VALLEY COMPLEX (COYOTE)	20,601	95 km
2022	TRAIL RIDGE	19,532	68 km
2020	BEAR CREEK	14,978	63 km
2006	CLARKS CANYON	14,848	50 km
2007	PATTENGAIL CREEK	13,471	33 km
2003	TOBIAS	13,356	84 km
2005	SIGNAL ROCK	12,653	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
April	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
May	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
June	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
September	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
October	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Maverick Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 18°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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