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Rapelje, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
96 Population 196/sq mi density
$444 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,490 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rapelje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,064 ft (1,239 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates45.9720°N, 109.2580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyStillwater County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 54.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 142 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 107 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 85 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 124 km
Nov 13, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M3.4 143 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 61 km
May 7, 2008 10 km SE of Springhill, Montana M3.0 131 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km N of Belgrade, Montana M3.0 150 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 134 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 145 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 134 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 135 km
Apr 27, 2016 25 km ENE of Toston, Montana M2.8 150 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 84 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana M2.6 95 km
Jan 6, 2016 27 km ENE of Lovell, Wyoming M2.6 145 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 135 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 63 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 56 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 37 km 0
Sep 9, 2010 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 11, 2005 EF0 20 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF0 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DERBY (200,993 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 DERBY 200,993 60 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 82 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 87 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 99 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 36 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 100 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 78 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 98 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 64 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 85 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 88 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 60 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 92 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 29 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 60 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 48 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 88 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 67 km
2000 PEASE 4,361 80 km
2006 EMERALD HILLS 4,191 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Rapelje has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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