All Countries
Weather & Climate in Winifred, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Winifred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°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 16.4 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 3,232 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5621°N, 109.3773°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fergus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 93 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
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Dec 5, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana | M3.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | Eastern Montana | M2.7 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana | M2.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 48 km E of Zortman, Montana | M2.5 | 118 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 53 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 64 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF3 | 38 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2002 | EF2 | 35 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1999 | EF2 | 55 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1996 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1994 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1994 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1981 | EF2 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1976 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1962 | EF2 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2003 | EF1 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1998 | EF1 | 63 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1977 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1977 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1957 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | EF0 | 88 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | EF0 | 85 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | EF0 | 77 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: BLAINE C (138,192 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | BLAINE C | 138,192 | 93 km |
| 2012 | WELDER | 32,985 | 100 km |
| 2010 | RAVEN | 26,631 | 87 km |
| 1990 | TURKEY | 25,658 | 92 km |
| 1990 | VETERANS | 23,660 | 93 km |
| 2021 | TAYLOR | 21,704 | 21 km |
| 2017 | EAST FORK | 21,165 | 76 km |
| 2021 | PINE GROVE | 16,158 | 75 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH MOCCASIN | 12,727 | 44 km |
| 2009 | MEISSNER | 12,318 | 68 km |
| 2012 | WOLF CREEK | 12,168 | 89 km |
| 1984 | CENTENNIAL | 11,775 | 80 km |
| 2017 | JULY | 11,409 | 70 km |
| 1994 | CK CREEK | 11,206 | 93 km |
| 2019 | RIDGETOP | 10,316 | 84 km |
| 2006 | MAGGIE | 8,187 | 90 km |
| 2018 | 3 2 1 HL LOWER CROOKED CREEK UNIT D RX FY 18 | 6,791 | 94 km |
| 2022 | EAGLE CREEK | 6,359 | 68 km |
| 2015 | ALEX CAMP ROAD FIRE | 5,759 | 97 km |
| 1988 | MONUMENT | 5,514 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Winifred has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").