Weather & Climate in Midway Colony, MT

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

Midway Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.8 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 3,857 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,857 ft (1,176 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	48.0670°N, 111.9935°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Toole County County
Nearest Airport	Cut Bank International (CTB) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 46.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.7 / 100
Community Resilience	19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

269 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	139 km	12 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	148 km	15 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	141 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	129 km	2 km
Apr 15, 1998	11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.1	131 km	4 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	137 km	13 km
Apr 1, 1992	10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana	M4.0	131 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	106 km	25 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	144 km	9 km
Apr 1, 1993	15 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	129 km	5 km
Jun 2, 1996	37 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.9	113 km	5 km
Oct 19, 2017	12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	138 km	4 km
Aug 16, 1994	27 km W of Chester, Montana	M3.9	68 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2024	24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	125 km	22 km
Jun 1, 1996	23 km N of Ovando, Montana	M3.8	128 km	10 km
May 7, 1992	14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	134 km	5 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	89 km	10 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	128 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2018	13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.8	137 km	14 km
Mar 21, 1992	20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.8	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1982	EF2	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1966	EF2	67 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 2006	EF1	79 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1998	EF1	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1994	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF1	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 1980	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1980	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF1	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 2, 1964	EF1	52 km	27.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1962	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1961	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1999	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1996	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 1994	EF0	56 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: FOOL CREEK (53,912 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	FOOL CREEK	53,912	71 km
2015	FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX	49,769	75 km
2007	AHORN	45,633	92 km
1988	GATES PARK	42,493	76 km
2007	SKYLAND	41,237	94 km
2017	SCALP	20,309	79 km
2017	STRAWBERRY	17,781	71 km
2021	GREENHOUSE	14,501	88 km
2013	RED SHALE	13,712	77 km
2015	MOOSE RIDGE	11,395	77 km
2017	CRUCIFIXION CREEK	9,971	86 km
1993	FREEZEOUT LAKE	9,793	46 km
2001	BIGGS FLAT	7,303	76 km
2012	WYE FIRE	6,141	83 km
2012	BOY	5,706	97 km
2012	WALL CREEK	5,348	92 km
2005	HAZARD LAKE WFU	4,894	78 km
1996	SHARPSFIRE	4,461	91 km
2003	PARDUE	4,269	78 km
2015	SHEEP MOUNTAIN	4,177	83 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	27°F (-3°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.5 in
September	56°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.4 in

Midway Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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