Weather & Climate in Springdale, MT

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

Springdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°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 14.6 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 4,236 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,236 ft (1,291 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	154/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7381°N, 110.2235°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Park County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"

62% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.83"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

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

809 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	113 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	124 km	9 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	148 km	5 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	116 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	90 km	2 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	117 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	89 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	131 km	12 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	141 km	4 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	114 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	148 km	8 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	148 km	12 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	85 km	6 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	67 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	115 km	2 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	120 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	115 km	11 km
Jun 21, 2006	5 km SSW of Pony, Montana	M3.9	133 km	11 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	102 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	52 km	2.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1964	EF2	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	19 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1960	EF1	66 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 2011	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2010	EF0	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 11, 2005	EF0	92 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1997	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1978	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1978	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 1978	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1973	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (150 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	150 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	36 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	68 km
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	95 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	73 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	44 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	55 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	27 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	56 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	49 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	75 km
2016	BUFFALO	13,706	84 km
2006	BIG CREEK	13,424	65 km
2013	MINER PARADISE COMPLEX	12,210	67 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	74 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	23 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	87 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	70 km
2020	BRIDGER FOOTHILLS	8,291	54 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	90 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Springdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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