Weather & Climate in Red Lodge, MT

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

Red Lodge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 141.9 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 5,588 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,588 ft (1,703 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	885/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1933°N, 109.2501°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Yellowstone Regional (COD) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 141.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.8 / 100
Community Resilience	64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very 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	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

530 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	122 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	148 km	9 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	82 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	124 km	9 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	82 km	4 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	145 km	8 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	139 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	131 km	11 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	137 km	7 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	122 km	20 km
Nov 26, 1998	63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.8	139 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2025	24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	129 km	8 km
Jan 9, 2008	18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.7	140 km	10 km
Mar 29, 2023	56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	115 km	4 km
Aug 19, 2025	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	134 km	12 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	126 km	11 km
Sep 24, 1994	39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	113 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2014	21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	125 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2021	63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.6	119 km	6 km
Jun 16, 1997	25 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.6	132 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	89 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	91 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	44 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	67 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	56 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1978	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	89 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF0	90 km	0.7 mi	0
May 16, 2015	EF0	86 km	1.4 mi	0
May 24, 2014	EF0	70 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	79 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF0	99 km	2.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (141 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	141 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	70 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	62 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	60 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	85 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	74 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	78 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	81 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	14 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	90 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	97 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	28 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	85 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	88 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	78 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	17 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	58 km
2002	BROAD	7,922	96 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	48 km
2006	PASSAGE FALLS	6,837	93 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.1 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Red Lodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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