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Biddle, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
33 Population 2/sq mi density
$2,000,001 Home Value $236,349 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Biddle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,387 ft (1,032 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates45.1051°N, 105.3116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPowder River County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Wyoming Regional (GCC)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.0 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience2.7 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 4, 2023.

Sep 25, 2009 15 km E of Alzada, Montana M4.2 87 km
Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 89 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 62 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 135 km
Nov 3, 1999 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana M3.5 47 km
May 10, 2013 25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming M3.1 136 km
Sep 27, 2016 43 km WSW of Gillette, Wyoming M3.0 119 km
Feb 22, 1992 30 km E of Buffalo, Wyoming M2.9 118 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 48 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 59 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 121 km
Sep 4, 2023 50 km WSW of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming M2.8 132 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 91 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 91 km
Sep 5, 1993 4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota M2.7 143 km
Mar 31, 2009 36 km NNE of Arvada, Wyoming M2.6 55 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 87 km
Jul 29, 2013 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana M2.6 104 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 110 km
Nov 5, 1991 1 km ESE of Lead, South Dakota M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1984 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 25, 1966 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 22, 1966 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 25, 1964 EF2 34 km 0
May 18, 1961 EF2 97 km 0
May 27, 1959 EF2 100 km 0
May 27, 1954 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 19, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 19, 2019 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 25, 2019 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 25, 2019 EF1 60 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 7, 2016 EF1 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ASH CREEK (253,413 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ASH CREEK 253,413 88 km
2024 REMINGTON 192,577 75 km
2017 DEER CREEK 90,147 92 km
2012 TAYLOR CREEK 64,383 59 km
2000 STAG 62,381 79 km
1996 POWDERVILLE 55,024 81 km
2024 FLAT ROCK 50,782 90 km
2006 BUFFALO CREEK 37,630 84 km
2024 SHORT DRAW 33,733 27 km
2011 DIAMOND COMPLEX 33,546 57 km
2020 WADDLE CREEK 25,809 96 km
2024 CONSTITUTION 23,963 59 km
2012 DUTCH 19,476 42 km
2024 MCGHEE 19,161 99 km
2006 WATT DRAW 17,594 69 km
2020 RICE 15,883 95 km
1988 SCHILLER 15,533 86 km
2006 THORN DIVIDE COMPLEX 15,261 78 km
1994 BARREL SPR 13,526 96 km
1991 HORSLEY 11,829 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Biddle has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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