Weather & Climate in Pine Creek, MT

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

Pine Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.9 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 4,790 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

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	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.4 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.0 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in

Pine Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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