Riceville, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
26
Population
30/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 66.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Riceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.9").