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Weather & Climate in Wolf Creek, MT

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

Wolf Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°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 17.1 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 3,582 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,582 ft (1,092 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates47.0059°N, 112.0701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLewis and Clark County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.2 / 100
Community Resilience83.3 / 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 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Wolf Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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