Weather & Climate in Scobey, MT

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

Scobey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.9 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 2,483 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-12°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,483 ft (757 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	1,114/sq mi
Coordinates	48.7904°N, 105.4206°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Daniels County County
Nearest Airport	Williston Basin International (XWA) 85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 22.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	8.6 / 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 Low
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: M3.8.

Feb 25, 2014	23 km N of Brockton, Montana	M3.8	62 km	5 km
Jul 29, 1998	16 km WNW of Froid, Montana	M3.8	70 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1998	10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota	M3.5	106 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010	EF3	34 km	18.0 mi	2
Jul 18, 2022	EF2	61 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF2	51 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1972	EF2	73 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 2, 1971	EF2	78 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 1969	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 4, 1962	EF2	80 km	42.9 mi	0
Jul 9, 2018	EF1	65 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 10, 2007	EF1	75 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 1999	EF1	72 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 4, 1998	EF1	57 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1998	EF1	47 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 29, 1991	EF1	19 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 13, 1980	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1972	EF1	75 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 11, 1972	EF1	29 km	10.4 mi	0
Aug 6, 1970	EF1	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1959	EF1	78 km	5.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAGSTAFF HILL (9,129 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	FLAGSTAFF HILL	9,129	54 km
2012	HIGHWAY 13-20	8,372	49 km
2017	YOOPER	7,834	97 km
2018	BUFFALO PASTURE	7,624	53 km
2003	GREYBULL	7,229	56 km
1988	LANGEN	6,585	94 km
1999	OUTLOOK	6,292	47 km
2021	SMITH	5,212	87 km
2006	BUFFALO RANCH	5,206	52 km
1999	ANTELOPE	5,118	75 km
2020	BULL	3,428	51 km
2022	BLISTER	3,298	38 km
1999	HALLOWEEN	2,845	78 km
2021	BADGER HOLE	2,804	75 km
2020	SAGE	2,554	73 km
2007	W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B	2,381	89 km
2018	MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE	2,088	87 km
2021	HIGHWAY 16 NORTH	2,069	96 km
2022	MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN	1,852	86 km
2017	FOUR BUTTES	1,711	27 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-12°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	2.0 in
August	73°F (23°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in

Scobey has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 11°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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