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Martinsdale Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
36 Population 16/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 865 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Martinsdale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,729 ft (1,441 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.4896°N, 110.2605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMeagher County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 108 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 90 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 108 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 86 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 98 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 98 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 74 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 87 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 89 km
Feb 22, 2019 4 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.7 106 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 53 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 92 km
Feb 4, 2016 5 km NW of Clancy, Montana M3.7 136 km
Aug 4, 2019 4 km WSW of Manhattan, Montana M3.6 113 km
Apr 22, 2003 18 km ESE of Harrison, Montana M3.6 138 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 89 km
Jun 28, 2004 5 km ENE of Cardwell, Montana M3.5 143 km
Jan 17, 2004 4 km W of Radersburg, Montana M3.5 115 km
Jul 2, 1993 8 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.5 103 km
Jan 12, 2017 5 km WNW of Willow Creek, Montana M3.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 75 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 68 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 33 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 6, 2022 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 71 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 29 km 0
May 9, 2018 EF0 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 82 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 78 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 87 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 55 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 36 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 95 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 38 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 91 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 74 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 98 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 49 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 79 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 16 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 51 km
2012 BEAN CANYON 4,285 86 km
2021 DEEP CREEK CANYON 4,282 69 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 29 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 58 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 94 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Martinsdale Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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