Redstone, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Sheridan County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
23 Population 68/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Redstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates48.8217°N, 104.9433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.2 / 100
Community Resilience12.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 52 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 53 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 74 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 146 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010 EF3 19 km 2
Jun 14, 1950 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF1 31 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 18 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 6, 1970 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 18, 1962 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1959 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 20, 1959 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 9, 1954 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAGSTAFF HILL (9,129 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 FLAGSTAFF HILL 9,129 34 km
2012 HIGHWAY 13-20 8,372 60 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 86 km
2018 BUFFALO PASTURE 7,624 60 km
2003 GREYBULL 7,229 70 km
1999 OUTLOOK 6,292 13 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 81 km
2006 BUFFALO RANCH 5,206 62 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 43 km
2020 BULL 3,428 72 km
2022 BLISTER 3,298 57 km
1999 HALLOWEEN 2,845 90 km
2021 BADGER HOLE 2,804 96 km
2020 SAGE 2,554 98 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 62 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 59 km
2021 HIGHWAY 16 NORTH 2,069 77 km
2022 MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN 1,852 58 km
2017 FOUR BUTTES 1,711 60 km
2006 TOAVS 1,503 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Redstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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