Weather & Climate in Wisdom, MT

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

Wisdom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 311 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 12.3 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 6,069 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	35.2°F
	35% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,069 ft (1,850 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	116/sq mi
Coordinates	45.6100°N, 113.4457°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Deer Lodge County County
Nearest Airport	Missoula Montana (MSO) 95 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.4 / 100
Community Resilience	34.9 / 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	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

624 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Jul 26, 2005	16 km N of Dillon, Montana	M5.6	70 km	13 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km NW of Lima, Montana	M5.1	105 km	16 km
Jul 6, 2017	15 km S of Lincoln, Montana	M5.0	147 km	15 km
Jan 3, 2015	9 km E of Challis, Idaho	M5.0	133 km	9 km
Apr 13, 2014	15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	130 km	4 km
Jun 7, 1994	18 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	132 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2019	9 km NE of Lima, Montana	M4.6	125 km	14 km
May 4, 1992	20 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.6	129 km	10 km
May 6, 1992	17 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Apr 14, 2014	13 km NW of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	132 km	7 km
Dec 28, 1991	southern Idaho	M4.4	128 km	5 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	105 km	14 km
Mar 22, 1992	11 km NE of Challis, Idaho	M4.3	126 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Aug 13, 1998	3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho	M4.2	137 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2023	3 km S of Lima, Montana	M4.2	130 km	12 km
Jun 7, 1994	21 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.1	126 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	120 km	12 km
Oct 7, 2024	11 km E of Dillon, Montana	M4.1	86 km	17 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	103 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 1975	EF2	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	24 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 1962	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1988	EF1	27 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 1987	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 1984	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1976	EF1	27 km	3.0 mi	0
May 29, 1965	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1956	EF1	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 20, 2018	EF0	1 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 10, 2016	EF0	76 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 15, 1997	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF0	23 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 16, 1988	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 11, 1988	EF0	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 14, 1962	EF0	24 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1959	EF0	45 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: MUSTANG COMPLEX (377,632 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	MUSTANG COMPLEX	377,632	84 km
2000	CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK)	170,322	84 km
2022	MOOSE	142,221	65 km
2000	VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR)	118,045	66 km
2017	MEYERS	68,711	43 km
2007	SAWMILL COMPLEX (WYMAN 2)	68,236	99 km
2000	MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD)	64,810	35 km
2000	SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD)	62,967	46 km
2021	TRAIL CREEK	62,432	25 km
2013	GOLD PAN COMPLEX	43,216	93 km
1996	SWET-WARRIOR COMPLEX (SWET CREEK)	39,495	96 km
2021	ALDER CREEK	38,189	31 km
2017	LITTLE HOGBACK	34,646	92 km
2011	SADDLE COMPLEX	30,877	78 km
1985	BUTTE	28,559	84 km
2007	ROMBO MOUNTAIN	28,215	57 km
2007	RAT CREEK	25,929	26 km
2007	BITTERROOT FIRE USE COMPLEX (MAGRUDER MTN 1)	25,031	96 km
2000	TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES	22,598	54 km
2011	SALT	22,314	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
April	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
May	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
June	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
July	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.3 in
October	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.7 in

Wisdom has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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