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Weather & Climate in Walkerville, MT

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

Walkerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 6,291 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,291 ft (1,917 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates46.0366°N, 112.5395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 75.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very 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 Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

571 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 94 km 12 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 75 km 13 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 141 km 16 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 87 km 15 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 149 km 14 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 78 km 14 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 91 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 102 km 2 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 49 km 5 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 92 km 2 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 69 km 12 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 93 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 93 km 5 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 90 km 17 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 47 km 8 km
Aug 26, 1999 21 km NW of Lima, Montana M4.0 141 km 12 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 89 km 9 km
Feb 17, 1992 24 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.0 142 km 10 km
Mar 10, 1996 17 km NNW of Lima, Montana M4.0 141 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2005 18 km N of Dillon, Montana M4.0 73 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 97 km 0.1 mi 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 99 km 3.0 mi 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 84 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 91 km 0.0 mi 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 24 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF0 72 km 0.1 mi 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF0 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1992 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 81 km 0.1 mi 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 66 km 2.0 mi 0
May 4, 1971 EF0 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MEYERS (68,711 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 MEYERS 68,711 78 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 84 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 54 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 73 km
2017 LITTLE HOGBACK 34,646 92 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 99 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 27 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 100 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 88 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 88 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 63 km
2005 SIGNAL ROCK 12,653 95 km
2000 MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX (COUGAR CREEK) 11,655 92 km
2000 BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) 9,625 42 km
1988 COMBINATION 8,588 78 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 83 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 93 km
2023 BOWLES CREEK 7,447 98 km
2015 BEAR LAKE 4,695 77 km
2020 STATE CREEK 4,549 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Walkerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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