Plevna, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fallon County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
280 Population 475/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $17,957 per capita
$304,300 Home Value $251,018 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$304,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plevna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 34.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,787 ft (849 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates46.4220°N, 104.5211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFallon County County
Nearest AirportDickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 34.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience22.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very 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: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Nov 3, 1999 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana M3.5 125 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 125 km
Jul 29, 2013 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana M2.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1961 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 11, 2016 EF3 24 km 0
May 24, 1953 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 19, 1952 EF3 64 km 1
Jul 19, 1952 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 20, 1999 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 14, 1977 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 1965 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 18, 1962 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF1 97 km 0
May 20, 2011 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 20, 1999 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1991 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KRAFT SPRINGS (66,292 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 KRAFT SPRINGS 66,292 89 km
1996 POWDERVILLE 55,024 83 km
1988 BREWER 48,282 92 km
2007 OKERMAN 15,478 82 km
1990 KNOWLTON C 13,226 50 km
1998 BRADSHAW 10,591 48 km
1999 JOHNSTONE 8,817 50 km
1991 MEDICINE ROCK 8,565 41 km
2017 SNAKE 7,705 82 km
2008 KNOWLTON COMPLEX (DRGA) 7,218 45 km
2012 DUGAN 6,688 68 km
1999 MILL IRON 6,494 79 km
2000 TOOKE 6,128 55 km
1996 ROBINSON 5,901 71 km
1996 SPRING CREEK 4,825 65 km
2000 SIX MILE 4,331 88 km
2004 DEEP CREEK 4,180 75 km
1991 HOCKETT BASIN 3,536 71 km
2012 DEEP CREEK 2 3,500 51 km
2015 HERCULES 3,482 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
March 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Driest

Plevna has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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