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Melstone, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Treasure County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
75 Population 121/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
378 Violent Crime/100K 4,476 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Melstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,915 ft (888 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates46.5987°N, 107.8683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTreasure County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 42.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.7 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 27 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 124 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 144 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 33 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 99 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 100 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 7, 1962 EF2 88 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 22, 1996 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 9, 1991 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 89 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 14, 1980 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 57 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 86 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF0 1 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 28, 2005 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF0 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGE COULEE (222,571 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BRIDGE COULEE 222,571 65 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 49 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 49 km
2006 PINE RIDGE COMPLEX 103,074 67 km
2006 BUNDY RAILROAD 91,575 51 km
2021 P F 66,375 93 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 29 km
2017 SOUTH BREAKS 39,217 88 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 50 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 19 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 39 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 64 km
2006 LODGEPOLE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 15,248 82 km
2022 BUSMAN ROAD 12,584 46 km
2020 GASS FLATS 10,723 88 km
1996 ALKALIE 10,044 91 km
2014 MONTGOMERY 9,222 99 km
1994 GRIERSON 7,985 21 km
2003 JONNY 7,689 67 km
2017 CRYING 7,497 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Melstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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