Brady, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Toole County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 28/sq mi density
$70,673 Median Income $42,622 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,673 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brady has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,539 ft (1,079 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates48.0279°N, 111.8441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyToole County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 46.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 139 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 149 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 141 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 128 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 142 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 112 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 137 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 144 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 141 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 64 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 138 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 118 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 128 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 136 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 101 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 131 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 136 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 135 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 140 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 72 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 59 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2018 EF0 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOOL CREEK (53,912 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 81 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 86 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 99 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 85 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 89 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 82 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 99 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 86 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 85 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 97 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 47 km
2001 BIGGS FLAT 7,303 84 km
2012 WYE FIRE 6,141 95 km
2005 HAZARD LAKE WFU 4,894 86 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 88 km
2015 SHEEP MOUNTAIN 4,177 91 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 61 km
1991 POWER 3,822 36 km
2000 MCDONALD II 3,619 83 km
2020 DRUMMING 3,617 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Brady has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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