Weather & Climate in Pony, MT

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

Pony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 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 5,369 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,369 ft (1,636 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	75/sq mi
Coordinates	45.6628°N, 111.8826°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 51.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.64"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	40.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,068 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 6, 2017	11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M5.8	146 km	12 km
Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	66 km	13 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km NW of Lima, Montana	M5.1	121 km	16 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	141 km	15 km
Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	136 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2019	9 km NE of Lima, Montana	M4.6	118 km	14 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	36 km	14 km
Jul 6, 2017	14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana	M4.4	142 km	10 km
Feb 5, 2006	44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	108 km	14 km
Apr 5, 2011	28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	118 km	12 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	119 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	104 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2016	19 km E of Lincoln, Montana	M4.3	149 km	2 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	20 km	5 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	138 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	47 km	2 km
Jul 14, 2023	3 km S of Lima, Montana	M4.2	130 km	12 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	96 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	47 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	7 km	12 km

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

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 19, 1962	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
May 29, 1965	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1960	EF1	63 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 10, 2016	EF0	78 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 2011	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1999	EF0	49 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1992	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1992	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1959	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (167 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	78 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	100 km
1988	CANYON CREEK	35,865	87 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	85 km
2021	HAYSTACK	26,118	61 km
2012	BEAR TRAP 2	14,875	24 km
2006	CLARKS CANYON	14,848	95 km
2006	BIG CREEK	13,424	86 km
2013	MINER PARADISE COMPLEX	12,210	93 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	69 km
2000	BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD)	9,625	74 km
2000	BEAVER CREEK	9,568	93 km
2015	EUSTIS	8,469	53 km
1988	SWEETWATER	8,405	77 km
2020	BRIDGER FOOTHILLS	8,291	75 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	52 km
2018	MONUMENT	6,973	73 km
2018	BACON RIND	6,380	98 km
2013	EUREKA	6,213	91 km
2001	PURDY CREEK	4,868	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.0 in
February	22°F (-5°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in
April	32°F (0°C)	1.5 in
May	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
November	28°F (-3°C)	1.1 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Pony has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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