Little Browning, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

61 Population 84/sq mi density

42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

232 Violent Crime/100K 4,147 property/100K

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

232 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	41.8°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,697 ft (1,127 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	84/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6256°N, 112.3513°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pondera County County
Nearest Airport	Cut Bank International (CTB) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"

72% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.3 / 100
Community Resilience	49.3 / 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)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
August	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
September	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
November	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in

Little Browning has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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