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Babb, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
279 Population 29/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,653 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Babb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,933 ft (1,504 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates48.8879°N, 113.4511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGlacier County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.2 / 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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 23, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 53 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 128 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 112 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 112 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 100 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 114 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 64 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 54 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 114 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 145 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 141 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 133 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 132 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 116 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 61 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 121 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 91 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 79 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 68 km
Jul 18, 1991 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 10, 2000 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 MOOSE 73,210 54 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 57 km
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 68 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 81 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 65 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 60 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 23 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 56 km
2003 BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) 18,274 81 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 41 km
2003 TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) 18,028 31 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 94 km
2017 SPRAGUE 16,897 43 km
2018 HOWE RIDGE 14,747 46 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 54 km
2003 TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) 13,920 46 km
1999 ANACONDA 11,452 49 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) 10,329 51 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 78 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Babb has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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