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Weather & Climate in Reed Point, MT

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

Reed Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.6 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 3,769 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,769 ft (1,149 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates45.7071°N, 109.5473°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyStillwater County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 54.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively 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 Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 137 km 6 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 119 km 14 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 139 km 9 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 142 km 2 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 119 km 4 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 142 km 5 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 120 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 136 km 6 km
Mar 26, 1994 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.9 149 km 9 km
Sep 18, 2022 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.9 142 km 11 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 147 km 1 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 82 km 20 km
Jan 29, 2025 24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 142 km 8 km
Jan 9, 2008 18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.7 150 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2023 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 146 km 4 km
Aug 19, 2025 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 143 km 12 km
Sep 24, 1994 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 137 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2019 4 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.7 141 km 6 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 72 km 11 km
Mar 30, 2014 21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 138 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 82 km 20.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 87 km 2.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 84 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 80 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 83 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 76 km 0.2 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 37 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 58 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 99 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 89 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 58 km 0.0 mi 0
Sep 9, 2010 EF0 70 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 11, 2005 EF0 43 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF0 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 1997 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1997 EF0 91 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: DERBY (200,993 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 DERBY 200,993 24 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 72 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 92 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 16 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 75 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 64 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 88 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 99 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 79 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 54 km
2016 BUFFALO 13,706 100 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 30 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 61 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 18 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 23 km
2012 PINE CREEK 7,707 78 km
1991 THOMPSON CREEK 6,974 93 km
2006 PASSAGE FALLS 6,837 86 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 80 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Reed Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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