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Weather & Climate in Ovando, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ovando has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°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 11.8 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 4,182 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,182 ft (1,275 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0229°N, 113.1817°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Missoula County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
351 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 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana | M5.0 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M4.3 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana | M4.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 46 km | 25 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Oct 19, 2017 | 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M3.9 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M3.9 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 37 km N of Ovando, Montana | M3.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana | M3.8 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana | M3.8 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 23 km N of Ovando, Montana | M3.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 30 km | 22 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 31 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana | M3.8 | 52 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 2, 1966 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1982 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2023 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1995 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1992 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1991 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1990 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1988 | EF0 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1983 | EF0 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1971 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1962 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1953 | EF0 | 82 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: RICE RIDGE (171,473 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | RICE RIDGE | 171,473 | 27 km |
| 1988 | CANYON CREEK | 167,875 | 41 km |
| 2007 | SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2) | 68,236 | 71 km |
| 2017 | LOLO PEAK | 62,316 | 90 km |
| 2015 | BEAR CREEK | 60,710 | 90 km |
| 2007 | AHORN | 45,633 | 61 km |
| 1988 | GATES PARK | 42,493 | 90 km |
| 2003 | LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK) | 36,987 | 43 km |
| 2007 | JOCKO LAKES | 35,759 | 41 km |
| 2017 | LITTLE HOGBACK | 34,646 | 73 km |
| 2003 | LITTLE SALMON CREEK | 33,044 | 65 km |
| 2017 | ALICE CREEK | 29,971 | 58 km |
| 2012 | ELBOW PASS COMPLEX | 28,989 | 46 km |
| 2017 | LIBERTY | 27,731 | 43 km |
| 2003 | BARTLETT MOUNTAIN | 27,614 | 48 km |
| 2003 | COONEY RIDGE | 25,741 | 63 km |
| 2007 | CONGER CREEK | 22,936 | 26 km |
| 2000 | MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) | 22,493 | 30 km |
| 2003 | MINERAL-PRIMM (MINERAL AND PRIMM) | 20,888 | 45 km |
| 2017 | PARK CREEK | 17,915 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Ovando has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (1.1").