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Riceville, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
26
Population
30/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
4,304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Riceville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,356 ft (1,328 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2202°N, 110.9263°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Judith Basin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Riceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.7").