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Weather & Climate in Valier, MT

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

Valier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°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 12.6 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 3,823 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,823 ft (1,165 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density720/sq mi
Coordinates48.3055°N, 112.2522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPondera County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 116 km 4 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 114 km 25 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 119 km 5 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 71 km 5 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 122 km 5 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 96 km 5 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 141 km 5 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 134 km 22 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 138 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 60 km 10 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 136 km 5 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 133 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 119 km 21 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 75 km 5 km
Sep 15, 1998 9 km ENE of Ovando, Montana M3.6 150 km 6 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 20 km 5 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 84 km 21 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 26 km 1 km
Jul 18, 1991 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana M3.5 124 km 5 km
Sep 1, 2024 32 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.5 126 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 71 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 90 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 47 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 97 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 37 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 81 km 27.0 mi 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 100 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1992 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 29 km 0.2 mi 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOOL CREEK (53,912 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 63 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 53 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 99 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 75 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 70 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 97 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 99 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 92 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 70 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 100 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 55 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 56 km
2007 CORPORAL 14,054 93 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 76 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 79 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK WILDLAND FIRE COMPLEX (MID) 10,052 97 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 65 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 71 km
1998 CHALLENGE 8,043 79 km
2001 BIGGS FLAT 7,303 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Valier has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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