Klein, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Musselshell County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
292 Population 23/sq mi density
$49,387 Median Income $23,597 per capita
$237,700 Home Value $225,186 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,387 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$237,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Klein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,363 ft (1,025 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates46.3983°N, 108.5526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMusselshell County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.3 / 100
Community Resilience25.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 145 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 62 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 103 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 89 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 138 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 113 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 100 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 67 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 67 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF0 57 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 11, 2005 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 28, 2005 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 28, 2005 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAWK CREEK (157,778 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 27 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 35 km
2006 PINE RIDGE COMPLEX 103,074 80 km
2006 BUNDY RAILROAD 91,575 55 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 32 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 17 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 39 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 66 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 14 km
2022 BUSMAN ROAD 12,584 87 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 97 km
1994 GRIERSON 7,985 70 km
1998 BURNT SHED 6,395 49 km
2015 3 HL TIN CAN UNIT F PRESCRIBED FIRE 5,911 99 km
2006 MAILBOX 5,741 67 km
1996 LASTSTAND 5,385 94 km
2021 PETERSON 5,006 53 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 22 km
2000 PEASE 4,361 76 km
2006 EMERALD HILLS 4,191 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Klein has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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