Weather & Climate in Nye, MT

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

Nye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.7 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 4,841 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	45.2°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,841 ft (1,476 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	160/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4340°N, 109.8069°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Stillwater County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 69.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

756 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	101 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	121 km	9 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	85 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	103 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	131 km	2 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	150 km	8 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	84 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	130 km	5 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	148 km	4 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	108 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	127 km	6 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	114 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	107 km	11 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	149 km	1 km
Jan 21, 2010	15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	133 km	11 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	143 km	7 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	71 km	20 km
Nov 26, 1998	63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.8	136 km	6 km
Jan 21, 2010	15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.7	133 km	11 km
Jan 29, 2025	24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	106 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	43 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 2011	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	89 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 9, 2010	EF0	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 11, 2005	EF0	76 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1997	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 1988	EF0	74 km	0.2 mi	0
May 20, 1973	EF0	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1964	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	131 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	75 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	18 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	36 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	56 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	45 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	82 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	62 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	80 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	41 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	56 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	91 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	29 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	63 km
2006	BIG CREEK	13,424	83 km
2013	MINER PARADISE COMPLEX	12,210	79 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	98 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	32 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	40 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	49 km
2020	BRIDGER FOOTHILLS	8,291	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
May	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	56°F (14°C)	2.8 in
July	65°F (19°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.2 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Nye has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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