Weather & Climate in Mountain View Colony, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mountain View Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,879 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,879 ft (1,182 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0680°N, 108.7213°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Musselshell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 30, 2023 | 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana | M3.8 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2003 | 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana | M3.7 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Eastern Montana | M3.2 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana | M2.8 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana | M2.7 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana | M2.6 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Lovell, Wyoming | M2.6 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana | M2.5 | 126 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1965 | EF3 | 34 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2010 | EF2 | 34 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1986 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1964 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1958 | EF2 | 35 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2016 | EF1 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1996 | EF1 | 94 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1991 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF1 | 28 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1958 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1955 | EF1 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2011 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2011 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2010 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2005 | EF0 | 34 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF0 | 28 km | - | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DERBY (200,993 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | DERBY | 200,993 | 100 km |
| 1984 | HAWK CREEK | 157,778 | 41 km |
| 2008 | DUNN MTN. ASSIST | 105,494 | 45 km |
| 2006 | PINE RIDGE COMPLEX | 103,074 | 81 km |
| 2006 | BUNDY RAILROAD | 91,575 | 61 km |
| 2012 | DELPHIA | 40,396 | 59 km |
| 2003 | HOBBLE | 38,365 | 78 km |
| 2020 | BOBCAT | 31,020 | 38 km |
| 1999 | FISHEL CREEK | 28,611 | 70 km |
| 2021 | MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD | 22,723 | 80 km |
| 2012 | DAHL | 21,448 | 26 km |
| 2010 | STUMP GULCH | 8,873 | 61 km |
| 1996 | COLFAX | 8,429 | 87 km |
| 1994 | GRIERSON | 7,985 | 94 km |
| 2021 | TROUT CREEK | 7,804 | 95 km |
| 2006 | BIRTHDAY2 | 6,553 | 98 km |
| 1998 | BURNT SHED | 6,395 | 75 km |
| 2017 | MICROWAVE | 5,958 | 92 km |
| 2006 | MAILBOX | 5,741 | 85 km |
| 1996 | LASTSTAND | 5,385 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Mountain View Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.6").