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Maverick Mountain, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
55 Population 30/sq mi density
$355,600 Home Value $376,060 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Maverick Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,524 ft (1,989 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates45.4181°N, 113.1110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBeaverhead County County
Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
98 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.2 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

725 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 39 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km NW of Lima, Montana M5.1 75 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 128 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 125 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 131 km
Apr 9, 2019 9 km NE of Lima, Montana M4.6 93 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 122 km
Apr 5, 2011 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 121 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 132 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 126 km
Feb 5, 2006 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho M4.4 127 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 77 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 124 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 131 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 150 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 83 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 123 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 133 km
Jul 14, 2023 3 km S of Lima, Montana M4.2 99 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 23 km 0
May 19, 1962 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 3, 1988 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 15, 1987 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 24, 1984 EF1 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1976 EF1 22 km 0
May 29, 1965 EF1 26 km 0
Jun 1, 1956 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 6, 2023 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 20, 2018 EF0 33 km 0
Jul 10, 2016 EF0 42 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 30 km 0
Sep 5, 1995 EF0 86 km 0
May 16, 1991 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 14, 1962 EF0 23 km 0
Aug 2, 1959 EF0 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) (170,322 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 170,322 99 km
2022 MOOSE 142,221 82 km
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (BEAR) 118,045 100 km
2017 MEYERS 68,711 72 km
2000 MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX (MUSSIGBROD) 64,810 66 km
2000 SULA COMPLEX (MAYNARD) 62,967 79 km
2021 TRAIL CREEK 62,432 56 km
2021 ALDER CREEK 38,189 43 km
2023 HAYDEN 32,292 91 km
2007 ROMBO MOUNTAIN 28,215 89 km
2007 RAT CREEK 25,929 59 km
2000 TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES 22,598 85 km
2011 SALT 22,314 96 km
2000 VALLEY COMPLEX (COYOTE) 20,601 95 km
2022 TRAIL RIDGE 19,532 68 km
2020 BEAR CREEK 14,978 63 km
2006 CLARKS CANYON 14,848 50 km
2007 PATTENGAIL CREEK 13,471 33 km
2003 TOBIAS 13,356 84 km
2005 SIGNAL ROCK 12,653 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
May 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Maverick Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 18°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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