Pondera Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 204/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pondera Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,994 ft (1,217 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates48.2399°N, 112.4181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPondera County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 46.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.25"

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

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 144 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 102 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 102 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 105 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 143 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 110 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 85 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 100 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 126 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 128 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 52 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 121 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 123 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 119 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 149 km
Jul 23, 2017 9 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.6 149 km
Feb 2, 1997 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana M3.6 142 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 61 km
Sep 15, 1998 9 km ENE of Ovando, Montana M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 19 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 82 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 3, 1963 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 5, 1963 EF0 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR CREEK (60,710 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 89 km
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 49 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 41 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 87 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 61 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 59 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 98 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 90 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 88 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 78 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 55 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 90 km
2017 STRAWBERRY 17,781 41 km
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 52 km
2007 CORPORAL 14,054 79 km
2013 RED SHALE 13,712 62 km
2015 MOOSE RIDGE 11,395 66 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK WILDLAND FIRE COMPLEX (MID) 10,052 83 km
2017 CRUCIFIXION CREEK 9,971 52 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in

Pondera Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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