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Weather & Climate in Tracy, MT

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

Tracy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 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 15.4 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 3,440 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,440 ft (1,049 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates47.4132°N, 111.1511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCascade County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 123 km 12 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 133 km 15 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 122 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 109 km 2 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 121 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 120 km 13 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 114 km 2 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 127 km 9 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 143 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 112 km 5 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 118 km 1 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 120 km 5 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 143 km 5 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 121 km 4 km
Mar 13, 2017 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana M3.8 141 km 20 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 119 km 14 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 133 km 1 km
Jul 13, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 122 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 119 km 16 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 121 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 87 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 89 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 100 km 2.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 66 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 75 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 28 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 28 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 28 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 28 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 51 km 0.1 mi 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOODS CREEK (55,836 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 98 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 52 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 88 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 87 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 84 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 79 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 70 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 67 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 85 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 81 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 50 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 76 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 74 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 81 km
2019 NORTH HILLS 4,149 94 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 25 km
1991 POWER 3,822 51 km
2002 PISHKUN 3,450 98 km
2012 MISSION ROAD 3,372 66 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Tracy has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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