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Birney, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
81
Population
5/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Birney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4155°N, 106.4934°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Powder River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Birney has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").