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Saltese, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Shoshone County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
17 Population 52/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,937 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,368 ft (1,027 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates47.4114°N, 115.5121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyShoshone County County
Nearest AirportMissoula Montana (MSO)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 69 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 21 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 112 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 148 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 112 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 144 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 145 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 70 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 145 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 112 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 92 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 111 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 130 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 143 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 103 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 88 km
Oct 2, 1995 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana M3.7 132 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 23 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 21 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 56 km 0
Jul 9, 1978 EF0 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPY CREEK (95,656 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 CHIPPY CREEK 95,656 67 km
2021 THORNE CREEK 39,694 35 km
2003 FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) 33,779 86 km
2016 COPPER KING 28,338 40 km
2017 SUNRISE 26,896 64 km
2017 SHEEP GAP 24,702 36 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 97 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 87 km
2000 UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX (NINE MILE) 19,695 69 km
2023 RIVER ROAD EAST 18,068 55 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 14,558 44 km
2015 WEST FORK FISH CREEK 14,495 77 km
2023 MIDDLE RIDGE 14,459 86 km
2017 MOOSE PEAK 14,085 59 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 42 km
1984 HOUGHTON CREEK II 12,495 74 km
2000 CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) 12,031 65 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 24 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 40 km
2005 I-90 COMPLEX (TARKIO) 10,953 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Saltese has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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