Weather & Climate in Parker School, MT

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

Parker School has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 4,068 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.5°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Area	7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density	48/sq mi
Coordinates	48.2468°N, 109.7342°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Hill County County
Nearest Airport	Great Falls International (GTF) 92 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 34.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.1 / 100
Community Resilience	38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 16, 1994	27 km W of Chester, Montana	M3.9	121 km	5 km
Dec 5, 1991	15 km WSW of Hays, Montana	M3.0	70 km	10 km
Oct 16, 2011	Eastern Montana	M2.7	137 km	21 km
Jul 10, 2021	24 km SSE of Malta, Montana	M2.7	145 km	10 km
Feb 25, 2013	28 km WSW of Chester, Montana	M2.5	117 km	18 km
Jul 15, 2015	48 km E of Zortman, Montana	M2.5	144 km	23 km

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

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	59 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	36 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	44 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1996	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2002	EF1	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1998	EF1	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1995	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1980	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1980	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1977	EF1	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF1	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 1, 1962	EF1	29 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 26, 2022	EF0	58 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 2014	EF0	43 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF0	24 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 2005	EF0	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 2002	EF0	82 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 1999	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 18, 1999	EF0	53 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	BLAINE C	138,192	42 km
2012	WELDER	32,985	86 km
1990	VETERANS	23,660	98 km
2021	TAYLOR	21,704	84 km
2017	EAST FORK	21,165	12 km
2021	PINE GROVE	16,158	89 km
2009	MEISSNER	12,318	98 km
1984	CENTENNIAL	11,775	3 km
2017	JULY	11,409	95 km
2006	MAGGIE	8,187	64 km
2022	EAGLE CREEK	6,359	14 km
1988	MONUMENT	5,514	92 km
1988	LOSTCANYON	4,532	6 km
2008	CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX	4,365	61 km
2003	LAKE17	4,054	69 km
2006	HOWARD	3,884	84 km
2014	MIDDLE BLACK	3,854	82 km
2012	OUTHOUSE	3,179	41 km
1990	ADAMS	3,072	85 km
1990	QUISNO	3,018	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
May	49°F (10°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	0.8 in

Parker School has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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