Pendroy, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13 Population 76/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $22,438 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $281,425 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendroy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation4,271 ft (1,302 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates48.0730°N, 112.2992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPondera County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 46.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.3 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 134 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 143 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 136 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 126 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 108 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 133 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 109 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 139 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 91 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 125 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 98 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 85 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 134 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 110 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 113 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 119 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 132 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 71 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 114 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 58 km 0
Jun 26, 1992 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 9 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 60 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 60 km 0
May 26, 1980 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANYON CREEK (167,875 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 CANYON CREEK 167,875 99 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 89 km
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 49 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 53 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 76 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 56 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 72 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 93 km
2012 ELBOW PASS COMPLEX 28,989 89 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 98 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 81 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 56 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 48 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 73 km
2007 CORPORAL 14,054 80 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 57 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 58 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK WILDLAND FIRE COMPLEX (MID) 10,052 82 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 63 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Pendroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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