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Dewey, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
27 Population 104/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $24,704 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dewey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,502 ft (1,677 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates45.7754°N, 112.8529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySilver Bow County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

644 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 125 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 49 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 110 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 116 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 123 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 143 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 71 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 123 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 143 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 144 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 134 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 57 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 131 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 116 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 149 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 76 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 67 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 117 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 128 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 60 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 61 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 20 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 48 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 36 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 90 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 47 km 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 77 km 0
May 4, 1971 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 60 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) (118,045 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) 118,045 99 km
2017 MEYERS 68,711 59 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 60 km
2000 SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD) 62,967 86 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 73 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 23 km
2017 LITTLE HOGBACK 34,646 92 km
2007 ROMBO MOUNTAIN 28,215 100 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 64 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 70 km
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (COYOTE) 20,601 85 km
2022 TRAIL RIDGE 19,532 75 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 81 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 28 km
2011 FORTY ONE COMPLEX 12,679 93 km
2005 SIGNAL ROCK 12,653 81 km
2000 MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX (COUGAR CREEK) 11,655 76 km
2018 GOLDSTONE 9,812 91 km
2000 BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) 9,625 80 km
1988 COMBINATION 8,588 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Dewey has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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