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Weather & Climate in Warm Spring Creek, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Warm Spring Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the 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 4,434 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,434 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1847°N, 109.2826°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fergus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 100 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 6, 2021 | 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana | M3.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana | M2.8 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana | M2.7 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | Eastern Montana | M2.7 | 72 km | 21 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 48 km E of Zortman, Montana | M2.5 | 131 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | EF2 | 9 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1999 | EF2 | 17 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1996 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1981 | EF2 | 25 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1976 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1965 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1964 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1962 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2003 | EF1 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1998 | EF1 | 35 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1977 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1977 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1971 | EF1 | 76 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1957 | EF1 | 60 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | EF0 | 76 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | EF0 | 72 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: RAVEN (26,631 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | RAVEN | 26,631 | 90 km |
| 1990 | TURKEY | 25,658 | 76 km |
| 2021 | TAYLOR | 21,704 | 44 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH MOCCASIN | 12,727 | 18 km |
| 2009 | MEISSNER | 12,318 | 80 km |
| 2012 | WOLF CREEK | 12,168 | 89 km |
| 2017 | JULY | 11,409 | 95 km |
| 1994 | CK CREEK | 11,206 | 100 km |
| 2019 | RIDGETOP | 10,316 | 83 km |
| 2017 | CRYING | 7,497 | 98 km |
| 2018 | 3 2 1 HL LOWER CROOKED CREEK UNIT D RX FY 18 | 6,791 | 90 km |
| 2015 | 3 HL TIN CAN UNIT F PRESCRIBED FIRE | 5,911 | 98 km |
| 2015 | ALEX CAMP ROAD FIRE | 5,759 | 93 km |
| 2020 | LOUSE CREEK | 5,237 | 40 km |
| 2019 | SAGE | 5,140 | 100 km |
| 1999 | HORSE THIE | 4,767 | 86 km |
| 1991 | BURNETTEPK | 4,644 | 5 km |
| 2006 | DOVETAIL | 4,627 | 94 km |
| 2015 | TROPHY RIDGE | 4,478 | 72 km |
| 2020 | YOGO | 4,429 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Warm Spring Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").