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Gildford Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
41 Population 53/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,605 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gildford Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,791 ft (851 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates48.8025°N, 110.2843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
96 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 31.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 2, 2014.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 85 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 135 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 140 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 141 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 140 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 19 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 32 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 60 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 56 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 57 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 59 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 31 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 36 km 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 92 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 82 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 74 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 88 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 76 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 95 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 69 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 60 km
2012 BIG STRETCH 1,524 57 km
1999 SHIRLEY 1,290 63 km
2023 HWY 236 1,049 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Gildford Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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