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Argenta, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
98 Population 327/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Argenta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,130 ft (1,868 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates45.2787°N, 112.8606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBeaverhead County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.2 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 22 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 55 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 131 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 137 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 125 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 123 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 70 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 127 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 127 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 102 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 59 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 138 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 96 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 106 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 74 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 149 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 127 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 136 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 77 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 44 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1987 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 24, 1984 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 42 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 1, 1956 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 6, 2023 EF0 76 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 58 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 29, 1999 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 91 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 7 km 0
Sep 5, 1995 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 85 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MEYERS (68,711 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 MEYERS 68,711 96 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 90 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 80 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 62 km
2023 HAYDEN 32,292 91 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 84 km
2022 TRAIL RIDGE 19,532 93 km
2020 BEAR CREEK 14,978 60 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 27 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 54 km
2003 TOBIAS 13,356 85 km
2018 GOLDSTONE 9,812 54 km
2003 WITHINGTON 9,305 82 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 46 km
2018 MONUMENT 6,973 86 km
2013 EUREKA 6,213 91 km
2020 SOURDOUGH 5,755 70 km
2015 BEAR LAKE 4,695 39 km
2012 PONY 4,453 83 km
2018 WIGWAM 4,412 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Argenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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