Weather & Climate in Plevna, MT

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

Plevna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.2 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 2,787 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.2°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,787 ft (849 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	475/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4220°N, 104.5211°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fallon County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 34.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	22.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Nov 3, 1999	8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana	M3.5	125 km	10 km
May 6, 2014	12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana	M2.6	125 km	8 km
Jul 29, 2013	18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana	M2.6	73 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 29, 1961	EF4	77 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 11, 2016	EF3	24 km	3.0 mi	0
May 24, 1953	EF3	67 km	9.3 mi	0
Jul 19, 1952	EF3	64 km	16.4 mi	1
Jul 19, 1952	EF3	19 km	55.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF3	82 km	8.8 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF2	23 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF2	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1999	EF2	29 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1977	EF2	53 km	8.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1975	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 1965	EF2	29 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 18, 1962	EF2	41 km	40.6 mi	0
Jun 30, 2015	EF1	98 km	3.9 mi	0
Jul 8, 2013	EF1	97 km	0.6 mi	0
May 20, 2011	EF1	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF1	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1999	EF1	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1991	EF1	67 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: KRAFT SPRINGS (66,292 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	KRAFT SPRINGS	66,292	89 km
1996	POWDERVILLE	55,024	83 km
1988	BREWER	48,282	92 km
2007	OKERMAN	15,478	82 km
1990	KNOWLTON C	13,226	50 km
1998	BRADSHAW	10,591	48 km
1999	JOHNSTONE	8,817	50 km
1991	MEDICINE ROCK	8,565	41 km
2017	SNAKE	7,705	82 km
2008	KNOWLTON COMPLEX (DRGA)	7,218	45 km
2012	DUGAN	6,688	68 km
1999	MILL IRON	6,494	79 km
2000	TOOKE	6,128	55 km
1996	ROBINSON	5,901	71 km
1996	SPRING CREEK	4,825	65 km
2000	SIX MILE	4,331	88 km
2004	DEEP CREEK	4,180	75 km
1991	HOCKETT BASIN	3,536	71 km
2012	DEEP CREEK 2	3,500	51 km
2015	HERCULES	3,482	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
June	67°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.4 in

Plevna has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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