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Rosebud, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Rosebud County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
53 Population 70/sq mi density
$43,899 Median Income $46,055 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,899 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosebud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 4.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.2698°N, 106.4541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRosebud County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 34.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median4.0
RatingGood
Good Days %96.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.99 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience0.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 15, 2023.

Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 126 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 100 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 54 km
Nov 3, 1999 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana M3.5 114 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 139 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 99 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 149 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 74 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 146 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 109 km
Jun 2, 2019 14 km WSW of Birney, Montana M2.6 111 km
Apr 22, 2018 8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana M2.6 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 7, 2018 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF1 54 km 0
May 20, 2011 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 14, 1980 EF1 17 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 63 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 56 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF0 98 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF0 33 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 24, 1996 EF0 65 km 0
Aug 26, 1995 EF0 47 km 0
Aug 13, 1993 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 20, 1993 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 2, 1993 EF0 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ASH CREEK (253,413 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ASH CREEK 253,413 73 km
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 62 km
2012 CHALKY 132,680 63 km
2006 PINE RIDGE COMPLEX 103,074 98 km
2017 SARTIN DRAW 91,570 57 km
2012 SARPY HILLS COMPLEX 83,942 93 km
2021 P F 66,375 92 km
2000 STAG 62,381 100 km
1994 BABY DEAN 61,955 89 km
2020 SARPY 51,619 80 km
2020 SNIDER 33,246 55 km
2003 LITTLEHAWK 27,926 79 km
1996 ROSEBUD CREEK 25,174 31 km
2006 HORTON 25,108 26 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 98 km
1988 EARLYBIRD 21,730 67 km
2011 BLACK SPRINGS COMPLEX 19,473 74 km
2006 WATT DRAW 17,594 92 km
2020 RICE 15,883 69 km
1988 SCHILLER 15,533 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Rosebud has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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