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Weather & Climate in Silver Star, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Star has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 4,539 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,539 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6874°N, 112.2851°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Silver Bow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
857 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 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 16 km N of Dillon, Montana | M5.6 | 44 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km NW of Lima, Montana | M5.1 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana | M5.0 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 9 km NE of Lima, Montana | M4.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 8, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana | M4.4 | 35 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.4 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.3 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 3 km S of Lima, Montana | M4.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.2 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana | M4.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.1 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 2006 | 6 km S of Pony, Montana | M4.1 | 31 km | 12 km |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 11 km E of Dillon, Montana | M4.1 | 54 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 14, 1962 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1962 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1988 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1982 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1976 | EF1 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1965 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1960 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1999 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1997 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1994 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1992 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1962 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1962 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 189 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 | 99 km |
| 2021 | ALDER CREEK | 38,189 | 68 km |
| 1988 | CANYON CREEK | 35,865 | 92 km |
| 2021 | HAYSTACK | 26,118 | 53 km |
| 2012 | BEAR TRAP 2 | 14,875 | 55 km |
| 2006 | CLARKS CANYON | 14,848 | 79 km |
| 2007 | PATTENGAIL CREEK | 13,471 | 71 km |
| 2012 | MILLIE | 10,497 | 100 km |
| 2000 | BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) | 9,625 | 69 km |
| 2015 | EUSTIS | 8,469 | 74 km |
| 1988 | SWEETWATER | 8,405 | 70 km |
| 2015 | COTTONWOOD GULCH | 8,100 | 78 km |
| 2018 | MONUMENT | 6,973 | 83 km |
| 2013 | EUREKA | 6,213 | 99 km |
| 2001 | PURDY CREEK | 4,868 | 88 km |
| 2015 | BEAR LAKE | 4,695 | 75 km |
| 2020 | STATE CREEK | 4,549 | 45 km |
| 2012 | PONY | 4,453 | 24 km |
| 2018 | WIGWAM | 4,412 | 68 km |
| 2012 | BEAN CANYON | 4,285 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in |
Silver Star has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.2").