Weather & Climate in Park City, MT

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

Park City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.2 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 3,404 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,404 ft (1,038 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	595/sq mi
Coordinates	45.6309°N, 108.9253°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Yellowstone County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 48.2"

Wettest Month (May) 2.68"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.3 / 100
Community Resilience	82.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	135 km	14 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	135 km	4 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	131 km	20 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	119 km	11 km
Jul 6, 2021	27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana	M3.6	122 km	10 km
Mar 4, 2019	35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	138 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2009	42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	149 km	7 km
Aug 16, 1992	47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.2	144 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2023	Eastern Montana	M3.2	16 km	5 km
Jul 3, 1994	25 km ESE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.2	143 km	11 km
Nov 9, 2009	40 km SW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.1	148 km	6 km
Aug 8, 2003	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.9	135 km	4 km
Nov 6, 1998	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.9	135 km	15 km
May 3, 2013	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.9	137 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2017	38 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.9	135 km	13 km
Jan 27, 2009	41 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.8	148 km	6 km
Jul 22, 2016	21 km W of Cody, Wyoming	M2.8	124 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2019	34 km SW of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.8	142 km	9 km
Oct 1, 1995	39 km SSE of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.8	132 km	10 km
Jan 10, 2020	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M2.8	135 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	38 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	40 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	39 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 2016	EF1	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	33 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	98 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	61 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	86 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	12 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	56 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 2014	EF0	87 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	24 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 11, 2005	EF0	28 km	9.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2004	EF0	78 km	—	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (191 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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	69 km
1984	HAWK CREEK	157,778	86 km
2008	DUNN MTN. ASSIST	105,494	87 km
2006	BUNDY RAILROAD	91,575	95 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	62 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	65 km
2020	BOBCAT	31,020	87 km
2012	DAHL	21,448	77 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	70 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	79 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	67 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	32 km
1996	COLFAX	8,429	88 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	59 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	77 km
2006	BIRTHDAY2	6,553	86 km
2017	MICROWAVE	5,958	88 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	87 km
1996	LASTSTAND	5,385	89 km
2002	COW CREEK	5,162	15 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Park City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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