Deerfield Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County

20 Population 35/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature
Deerfield Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,463 ft (1,056 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates47.2571°N, 109.6769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFergus County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 44.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.49"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Nov 4, 2017.

Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 147 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 144 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 97 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 144 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 145 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 144 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 132 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 99 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 145 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 25 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 47 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 7, 1962 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 44 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 80 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 44 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 52 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 27 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 14 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 49 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 80 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 96 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 99 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 18 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 28 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 74 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 96 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 95 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 67 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 96 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 78 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 74 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 81 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 89 km
2014 2 RAINTRAP PASTURE PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,311 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,161 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in

Deerfield Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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