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Haugan, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Shoshone County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 38/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,937 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Haugan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,139 ft (957 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates47.3886°N, 115.4078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyShoshone County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 69 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 109 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 109 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 142 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 29 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 137 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 68 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 119 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 107 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 148 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 85 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 127 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 125 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 110 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 87 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 69 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 32 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 101 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 29 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 64 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 63 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 34 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 79 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 36 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 56 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 29 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 92 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 82 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 61 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 48 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 44 km
2015 WEST FORK FISH CREEK 14,495 70 km
2023 MIDDLE RIDGE 14,459 79 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 60 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 50 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 75 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 12,031 57 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 22 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 47 km
2005 I-90 COMPLEX (TARKIO) 10,953 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 4.2 in Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Haugan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.0").

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