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Judith Gap, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
131 Population 397/sq mi density
$106,500 Home Value $221,448 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Judith Gap has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,643 ft (1,415 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates46.6791°N, 109.7533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWheatland County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 132 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 142 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 128 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 140 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 117 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 123 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 131 km
Feb 22, 2019 4 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.7 150 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 136 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 87 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 133 km
Jul 2, 1993 8 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.5 147 km
Nov 13, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M3.4 140 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 118 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 132 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 134 km
Apr 6, 2017 4 km W of Ponderosa Pines, Montana M3.3 147 km
Apr 10, 2000 8 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.2 133 km
Apr 7, 2002 5 km WSW of Ponderosa Pines, Montana M3.2 149 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 64 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 70 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 64 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 39 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 49 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 12 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 6, 2022 EF0 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOBBLE (38,365 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 95 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 50 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 91 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 71 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 59 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 93 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 58 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 93 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 93 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 50 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 54 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 75 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 63 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 63 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 64 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 82 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 93 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 52 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 15 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Judith Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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