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Niarada, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
42 Population 1/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,808 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Niarada has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,929 ft (893 m)
Area49.5 sq mi (128.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates47.8309°N, 114.5578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 52 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 121 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 35 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 35 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 100 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 64 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 62 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 122 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 39 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 144 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 125 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 124 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 138 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 34 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 118 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 34 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 114 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 113 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 9, 2023 EF0 64 km 0
Nov 4, 2013 EF0 39 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 39 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 46 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 26 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 34 km 0
Sep 10, 2000 EF0 68 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 79 km 0
Mar 3, 1991 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 21 km
2001 MOOSE 73,210 97 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 85 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 89 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 55 km
2007 JOCKO LAKES 35,759 97 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 96 km
2007 BRUSH CREEK 30,166 64 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 46 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 87 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 54 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 95 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 89 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 12 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 5 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 65 km
2003 BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) 18,274 65 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 51 km
1994 LITTLE WOLF 15,714 57 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Driest
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Niarada has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and October the driest (1.1").

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