Weather & Climate in Pine Creek, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pine Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,790 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,790 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5078°N, 110.5724°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Park County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
935 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 | 82 km | 6 km |
| May 8, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana | M4.4 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.4 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M4.2 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.2 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 2006 | 6 km S of Pony, Montana | M4.1 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.1 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana | M4.0 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana | M4.0 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana | M4.0 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 2, 2010 | EF2 | 76 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1965 | EF1 | 55 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1960 | EF1 | 44 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2011 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2010 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1999 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1994 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1992 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1973 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH FORK | 563,527 | 93 km |
| 1988 | CLOVERMIST | 303,427 | 99 km |
| 2006 | DERBY | 200,993 | 60 km |
| 1988 | STORM CREEK | 116,027 | 59 km |
| 2016 | MAPLE | 103,193 | 92 km |
| 2000 | TOSTON-MAUDLOW | 80,383 | 94 km |
| 1988 | HELLROARING | 77,598 | 50 km |
| 2003 | HOBBLE | 38,365 | 79 km |
| 1988 | CLOVER | 34,035 | 98 km |
| 2001 | FRIDLEY | 27,575 | 20 km |
| 2006 | JUNGLE | 23,846 | 20 km |
| 2007 | WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) | 22,195 | 27 km |
| 2021 | AMERICAN FORK | 20,726 | 76 km |
| 1988 | FAN | 20,422 | 65 km |
| 1996 | SHEPARD MTN | 17,379 | 82 km |
| 2012 | BEAR TRAP 2 | 14,875 | 79 km |
| 2016 | BUFFALO | 13,706 | 63 km |
| 2006 | BIG CREEK | 13,424 | 28 km |
| 2013 | MINER PARADISE COMPLEX | 12,210 | 30 km |
| 2012 | MILLIE | 10,497 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Pine Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").