Froid, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Roosevelt County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
304 Population 490/sq mi density
$70,750 Median Income $27,890 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $123,008 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Froid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,039 ft (621 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates48.3380°N, 104.4908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoosevelt County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 39.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 29 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 16 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 41 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 91 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010 EF3 52 km 2
Jun 14, 1950 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 31 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 9, 1983 EF1 91 km 1
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 90 km
1999 GAP/ROUGH CREEK 53,708 93 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 43 km
2016 FLAGSTAFF HILL 9,129 32 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 63 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 33 km
2018 BUFFALO PASTURE 7,624 58 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 71 km
1999 OUTLOOK 6,292 65 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 39 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 62 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 35 km
2020 BULL 3,428 84 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 76 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 74 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 79 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 97 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 61 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 15 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Froid has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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