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Dell, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Clark County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
33 Population 73/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 52.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,002 ft (1,829 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates44.7268°N, 112.6969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportIdaho Falls Regional (IDA)
89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 52.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience0.2 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,046 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 71 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 10 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 115 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 107 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 130 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 15 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 104 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 114 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 66 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 50 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 87 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 130 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 107 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 132 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 74 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 117 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 115 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 121 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 93 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 25, 1991 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 24, 1984 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 89 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 6, 2023 EF0 23 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 55 km 0
Jul 11, 2015 EF0 99 km 0
May 10, 2014 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 17, 2013 EF0 79 km 0
May 7, 2013 EF0 94 km 0
Apr 4, 2006 EF0 95 km 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 56 km 0
Jun 30, 1997 EF0 63 km 0
Sep 5, 1995 EF0 4 km 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 58 km 0
Jul 6, 1993 EF0 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 138 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 159 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GRASSY RIDGE (106,164 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 GRASSY RIDGE 106,164 86 km
2003 DEEP 38,701 47 km
2023 HAYDEN 32,292 79 km
2020 BEAR CREEK 14,978 58 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 37 km
2003 TOBIAS 13,356 77 km
2018 INDIAN BUTTE 12,897 53 km
2006 SNOWSHOE 11,910 87 km
2003 WINSLOW 11,794 65 km
2018 GOLDSTONE 9,812 77 km
2003 WITHINGTON 9,305 97 km
1988 SWEETWATER 8,405 46 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 96 km
2021 GOOSE 7,817 87 km
2000 CAMAS 7,249 85 km
2018 MONUMENT 6,973 75 km
1986 CEDAR BT 2 6,488 75 km
1988 LITTLE LOST 6,282 63 km
2013 EUREKA 6,213 66 km
2020 SOURDOUGH 5,755 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Dell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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