Weather & Climate in Neihart, MT

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

Neihart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°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 13.0 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 5,708 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,708 ft (1,740 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9352°N, 110.7361°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Meagher County County
Nearest Airport	Great Falls International (GTF) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"

66% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.2 / 100
Community Resilience	15.5 / 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	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

286 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	140 km	12 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	147 km	15 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	138 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	128 km	2 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	126 km	2 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	84 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	127 km	5 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	127 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	77 km	2 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	142 km	9 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	117 km	6 km
Jul 17, 2017	12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.0	137 km	13 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	74 km	1 km
Oct 19, 2017	12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	138 km	4 km
Apr 1, 1993	15 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M3.9	132 km	5 km
Mar 13, 2017	4 km ESE of Avon, Montana	M3.8	144 km	20 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	133 km	20 km
Apr 17, 2018	13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.8	136 km	14 km
Jul 13, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M3.7	138 km	10 km
Jan 16, 2011	10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana	M3.7	111 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	87 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 1996	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	41 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1976	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1975	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF2	30 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1964	EF2	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF1	45 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2007	EF1	12 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 22, 2003	EF1	45 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 23, 1998	EF1	81 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1998	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1998	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 1980	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1978	EF1	73 km	1.0 mi	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	51 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: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	90 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	60 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	98 km
2021	HARRIS MTN	31,792	74 km
1984	NORTH HILL	27,162	89 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH)	26,997	72 km
1990	TURKEY	25,658	38 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	90 km
2007	MERIWETHER	18,865	84 km
2000	CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT)	14,843	84 km
1990	BEARTOOTH COMPLEX	13,462	81 km
2021	SOUTH MOCCASIN	12,727	96 km
2009	MEISSNER	12,318	67 km
1985	SANDPOINT	10,439	24 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	13 km
2017	CHINN MA	7,029	65 km
2020	LOUSE CREEK	5,237	74 km
1988	TWO DOT	5,097	75 km
2009	INDIAN TRAIL	4,592	91 km
2020	YOGO	4,429	17 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in
April	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in
May	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	56°F (14°C)	2.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	1.0 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Neihart has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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