Little Browning, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 84/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Browning has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation3,697 ft (1,127 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates48.6256°N, 112.3513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPondera County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 38.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 137 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 124 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 131 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 143 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 77 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 50 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 60 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 146 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 148 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 97 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 38 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 48 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 82 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 11 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 141 km
Jul 18, 1991 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana M3.5 137 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 59 km
Jul 3, 2005 19 km N of Condon, Montana M3.4 144 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 46 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 13 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 32 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 62 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 37 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1963 EF0 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOOL CREEK (53,912 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 85 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 63 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 71 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 80 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 95 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 90 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 90 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 72 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 37 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 72 km
1998 CHALLENGE 8,043 82 km
2012 WYE FIRE 6,141 36 km
2002 FOX CREEK 5,949 75 km
2012 BOY 5,706 44 km
2015 REYNOLDS 4,789 90 km
1996 SHARPSFIRE 4,461 41 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 18 km
1984 NAPI PEAK 3,680 84 km
2000 MCDONALD II 3,619 90 km
2020 DRUMMING 3,617 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in

Little Browning has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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