Opheim, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Valley County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
109 Population 519/sq mi density
$49,400 Home Value $208,243 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Opheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,264 ft (995 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates48.8571°N, 106.4084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
128 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 33.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.2 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 126 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 136 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2022 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 20 km 0
Aug 4, 1962 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 9 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF1 1 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 10, 1983 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 8 km 0
Aug 6, 1970 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 20, 1959 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 18, 1958 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 9, 1954 EF1 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 13-20 (8,372 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 97 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 95 km
1988 LANGEN 6,585 33 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 99 km
2020 BULL 3,428 81 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 82 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 90 km
2020 SAGE 2,554 80 km
2002 WHITEWATER 1,755 77 km
2017 FOUR BUTTES 1,711 57 km
2012 SKOV 1,624 98 km
2006 TOAVS 1,503 77 km
2017 SKYVIEW RIDGE 1,444 84 km
2005 BORDER 1,409 56 km
2003 PORCUPINEC 1,383 67 km
2006 R.TOAVS 1,290 83 km
1996 J.BAUER 1,210 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.3 in

Opheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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