Ryegate, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Golden Valley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 345/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,189 per capita
$126,900 Home Value $232,292 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $820/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ryegate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation3,647 ft (1,112 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates46.2984°N, 109.2537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGolden Valley County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 52.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience33.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 21, 2023.

Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 150 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 121 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 91 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 116 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 94 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 129 km
May 7, 2008 10 km SE of Springhill, Montana M3.0 142 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 138 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 143 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 129 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 130 km
Apr 27, 2016 25 km ENE of Toston, Montana M2.8 146 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 83 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 140 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Livingston, Montana M2.6 114 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 90 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 87 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 82 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 76 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 76 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 6, 1955 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 71 km 0
May 9, 2018 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 6, 2011 EF0 61 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 90 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 76 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 83 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 87 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 61 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 68 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 93 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 53 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 84 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 84 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 65 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 93 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 83 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 78 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 40 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 97 km
2000 PEASE 4,361 98 km
2006 EMERALD HILLS 4,191 90 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 79 km
2017 NORTH DELPHIA 3,767 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Ryegate has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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