Weather & Climate in Pray, MT

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

Pray 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. 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 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. 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 4,828 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)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,828 ft (1,472 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.5 km²)
Population Density	36/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4169°N, 110.6481°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Park County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 62.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

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

973 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	72 km	6 km
Apr 5, 2011	28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	144 km	12 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	116 km	14 km
Feb 5, 2006	44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho	M4.4	126 km	14 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	77 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	116 km	10 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	147 km	6 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	120 km	5 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	97 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	74 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	77 km	2 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	145 km	8 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	95 km	4 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	100 km	12 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	119 km	5 km
Oct 7, 2024	11 km E of Dillon, Montana	M4.1	145 km	17 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	93 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	76 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	120 km	8 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	120 km	12 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	87 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	66 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1960	EF1	46 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 2011	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1999	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1992	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1973	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (110 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	110 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	82 km
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	94 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	68 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	58 km
2016	MAPLE	103,193	81 km
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	99 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	44 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	89 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	92 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	16 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	27 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	21 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	88 km
1988	FAN	20,422	54 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	85 km
2012	BEAR TRAP 2	14,875	76 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	56 km
2006	BIG CREEK	13,424	18 km
2013	MINER PARADISE COMPLEX	12,210	18 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
July	67°F (20°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Pray has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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