Weather & Climate in Wolf Creek, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wolf Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,582 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,582 ft (1,092 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0059°N, 112.0701°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lewis and Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
409 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 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana | M5.0 | 50 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M4.3 | 27 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.2 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana | M4.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana | M4.0 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 88 km | 25 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana | M4.0 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 44 km | 9 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana | M4.0 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana | M4.0 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2017 | 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana | M3.9 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana | M3.9 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 24 km E of Townsend, Montana | M3.9 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 37 km N of Ovando, Montana | M3.9 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 30, 1975 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1966 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1998 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1988 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1982 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1978 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1978 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1978 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1964 | EF1 | 66 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1962 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1961 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1996 | EF0 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 10 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1992 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | EF0 | 85 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: RICE RIDGE (171,473 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | RICE RIDGE | 171,473 | 92 km |
| 1988 | CANYON CREEK | 167,875 | 58 km |
| 2021 | WOODS CREEK | 55,836 | 80 km |
| 2007 | AHORN | 45,633 | 90 km |
| 2003 | LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK) | 36,987 | 43 km |
| 1988 | CANYON CREEK | 35,865 | 67 km |
| 2021 | HARRIS MTN | 31,792 | 32 km |
| 2017 | ALICE CREEK | 29,971 | 32 km |
| 2012 | ELBOW PASS COMPLEX | 28,989 | 75 km |
| 1984 | NORTH HILL | 27,162 | 26 km |
| 2000 | CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) | 26,997 | 48 km |
| 2021 | HAYSTACK | 26,118 | 95 km |
| 2007 | CONGER CREEK | 22,936 | 73 km |
| 2000 | MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) | 22,493 | 91 km |
| 2007 | MERIWETHER | 18,865 | 22 km |
| 2017 | PARK CREEK | 17,915 | 51 km |
| 2007 | RAILLEY MOUNTAIN | 17,528 | 97 km |
| 2000 | CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) | 14,843 | 55 km |
| 1990 | BEARTOOTH COMPLEX | 13,462 | 21 km |
| 1993 | FREEZEOUT LAKE | 9,793 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Wolf Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").