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De Borgia, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Mineral County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
36 Population 13/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,937 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.1% bachelor's degree or higher
De Borgia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates47.3701°N, 115.3210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMineral County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.2 / 100
Community Resilience7.2 / 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 Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 70 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 106 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 106 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 36 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 138 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 68 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 132 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 125 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 125 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 105 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 79 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 116 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 87 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 120 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 68 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 96 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 38 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 36 km
Jul 18, 1991 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana M3.5 128 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

4 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 9, 2023 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 61 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 34 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 73 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 34 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 49 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 24 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 88 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 78 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 54 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 41 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 46 km
2015 WEST FORK FISH CREEK 14,495 65 km
2023 MIDDLE RIDGE 14,459 73 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 61 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 56 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 76 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 12,031 51 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 23 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 53 km
2005 I-90 COMPLEX (TARKIO) 10,953 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest

De Borgia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.0").

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