Golden Valley Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Golden Valley County County

1.1 /5.0

F Poor

22 Population 105/sq mi density

46°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

99 Violent Crime/100K 1,490 property/100K

Overall

1.1 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

99 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.3 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Valley Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,778 ft (1,152 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	105/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2592°N, 109.2734°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Golden Valley County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 2.40"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.2 / 100
Community Resilience	33.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	148 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	149 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	117 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	88 km
Jul 6, 2021	27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana	M3.6	118 km
Nov 13, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M3.4	148 km
Feb 11, 1999	23 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.3	150 km
Jul 21, 2023	Eastern Montana	M3.2	90 km
May 7, 2008	10 km SE of Springhill, Montana	M3.0	139 km
Jul 15, 2006	Western Montana	M3.0	128 km
Sep 15, 2012	23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.9	137 km
Jul 15, 2006	28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.8	128 km
Aug 25, 2012	28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.8	129 km
May 21, 2013	32 km NE of Melstone, Montana	M2.8	146 km
Apr 27, 2016	25 km ENE of Toston, Montana	M2.8	144 km
Nov 4, 2017	32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana	M2.7	81 km
Oct 16, 2011	Eastern Montana	M2.7	145 km
Aug 1, 2011	14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana	M2.6	110 km
Aug 17, 2012	28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.5	129 km
Jan 8, 2003	24 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M2.5	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	79 km	0
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	91 km	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	79 km	0
Aug 14, 1999	EF2	91 km	0
May 4, 1986	EF2	92 km	0
Jul 20, 1964	EF2	43 km	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	80 km	0
May 21, 2016	EF1	94 km	0
Aug 23, 1998	EF1	91 km	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	74 km	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	76 km	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	100 km	0
Jun 3, 1971	EF1	65 km	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	76 km	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	72 km	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	86 km	0
Jun 27, 2019	EF0	73 km	0
May 9, 2018	EF0	82 km	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	73 km	0
Jun 6, 2011	EF0	59 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DERBY (200,993 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	DERBY	200,993	85 km
1984	HAWK CREEK	157,778	77 km
2008	DUNN MTN. ASSIST	105,494	84 km
2012	DELPHIA	40,396	89 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	57 km
2020	BOBCAT	31,020	69 km
1999	FISHEL CREEK	28,611	96 km
2012	DAHL	21,448	55 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	81 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	80 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	61 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	88 km
2002	COW CREEK	5,162	79 km
1988	TWO DOT	5,097	77 km
1999	HORSE THIE	4,767	44 km
2000	PEASE	4,361	96 km
2006	EMERALD HILLS	4,191	89 km
2017	BLACKTAIL	4,029	77 km
2021	COTTONWOOD	3,976	98 km
2017	NORTH DELPHIA	3,767	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	0.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Golden Valley Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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