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Weather & Climate in Maxville, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maxville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°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 16.5 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 4,755 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,755 ft (1,449 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4761°N, 113.2354°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Granite County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
464 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 6, 2017 | 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M5.8 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 16 km N of Dillon, Montana | M5.6 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana | M5.0 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana | M4.4 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M4.3 | 81 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2006 | 6 km S of Pony, Montana | M4.1 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana | M4.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2006 | 18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana | M4.0 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jul 27, 2005 | 18 km N of Dillon, Montana | M4.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana | M4.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 13 km N of Dillon, Montana | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 37 km N of Ovando, Montana | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 1975 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1982 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1992 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1991 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1990 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 16, 1988 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1988 | EF0 | 7 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1983 | EF0 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1971 | EF0 | 28 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1962 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1960 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICE RIDGE (171,473 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | RICE RIDGE | 171,473 | 88 km |
| 1988 | CANYON CREEK | 167,875 | 93 km |
| 2000 | VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) | 118,045 | 84 km |
| 2017 | MEYERS | 68,711 | 59 km |
| 2007 | SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2) | 68,236 | 34 km |
| 2000 | MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) | 64,810 | 70 km |
| 2000 | SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD) | 62,967 | 94 km |
| 2017 | LOLO PEAK | 62,316 | 80 km |
| 2021 | ALDER CREEK | 38,189 | 76 km |
| 2003 | LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK) | 36,987 | 83 km |
| 2007 | BRIDGE | 36,732 | 99 km |
| 2007 | JOCKO LAKES | 35,759 | 87 km |
| 2017 | LITTLE HOGBACK | 34,646 | 28 km |
| 2017 | ALICE CREEK | 29,971 | 96 km |
| 2012 | FERN | 29,736 | 98 km |
| 2017 | LIBERTY | 27,731 | 78 km |
| 2021 | HAYSTACK | 26,118 | 85 km |
| 2007 | RAT CREEK | 25,929 | 94 km |
| 2003 | COONEY RIDGE | 25,741 | 50 km |
| 2007 | CONGER CREEK | 22,936 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Maxville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.6").