Circle, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · McCone County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
543 Population 696/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $35,272 per capita
$161,100 Home Value $260,327 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $545/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Circle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,432 ft (741 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density696/sq mi
Coordinates47.4177°N, 105.5870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMcCone County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 117 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 125 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1961 EF4 76 km 0
Jul 11, 1995 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 26, 1954 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 23, 1953 EF2 39 km 0
May 20, 2011 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 52 km 1
Jun 26, 1959 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 18, 1958 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 30, 1953 EF1 74 km 0
May 23, 2018 EF0 61 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 29, 2011 EF0 67 km 0
May 27, 2010 EF0 30 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HUFF (41,784 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 HUFF 41,784 95 km
2006 BLACK PULASKI (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 15,504 94 km
2017 CROW ROCK 8,298 85 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 100 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 97 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 92 km
2003 3 MILE 3,394 57 km
2007 ROCK SPRINGS 3,094 70 km
2021 GREAT DIVIDE - DAWSON 3,003 30 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 76 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 84 km
2020 SAGE 2,554 93 km
2021 BRACKETT 1,756 38 km
2021 THIRTEEN MILE 1,664 78 km
2012 SKOV 1,624 74 km
2003 BLUE PULASKI 1,509 95 km
2006 TOAVS 1,503 99 km
2018 WHEAT - DAWSON 1,383 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,279 96 km
1996 J.BAUER 1,210 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Circle has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and November the driest (0.4").

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