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Kremlin, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
33 Population 75/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,605 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kremlin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates48.5706°N, 110.0861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
96 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"
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

5 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 92 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 143 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 147 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 112 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 16, 1995 EF1 48 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 67 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 25 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 23 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 30 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 32 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 18 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 5, 1990 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 68 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 53 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 44 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 94 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 58 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 47 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 73 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 67 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 41 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 96 km
2011 WILD HORSE 1,882 99 km
2021 EAGLE BUTTE 1,817 81 km
2012 BIG STRETCH 1,524 29 km
1984 FRITZ 1,491 88 km
1999 SHIRLEY 1,290 34 km
2023 COAL RIDGE 1,220 99 km
2008 MAGEE 2 1,210 82 km
2023 HWY 236 1,049 61 km
2004 COAL 1,042 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Kremlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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