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Loring Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County

1.0 /5.0
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27 Population 73/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,674 property/100K
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Overall
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Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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147 violent crimes/100K
Loring Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,841 ft (866 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates48.7891°N, 107.9687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPhillips County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
181 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 22.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0436 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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 Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 116 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 72 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 17 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 10, 1983 EF1 99 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 91 km 0
Jul 31, 2014 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 45 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 10, 2000 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 30, 1991 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 30, 1979 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 28, 1971 EF0 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WELDER (32,985 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 WELDER 32,985 72 km
1990 VETERANS 23,660 84 km
2012 ESTER LAKE 10,898 88 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 86 km
2017 LOWER BLACK COULEE 6,803 56 km
2006 LARB CREEK 6,778 92 km
1988 LANGEN 6,585 97 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 62 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 98 km
2008 KATHRYN 3,971 43 km
2006 HOWARD 3,884 70 km
1995 GRANT COUL 3,690 84 km
1990 ADAMS 3,072 85 km
1990 QUISNO 3,018 81 km
1997 HERD 2,259 75 km
1995 MAYOR 2,180 100 km
2008 EAST UNIT CHARLIE 1,911 48 km
2011 WILD HORSE 1,882 86 km
2017 TRIPLE CROSSING 1,804 100 km
2002 WHITEWATER 1,755 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Loring Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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