Scobey, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Daniels County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
824
Population
1,114/sq mi density
$49,797
Median Income
$37,205 per capita
$184,800
Home Value
$161,995 Zillow
$585
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,797 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,800 home value, $585/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Scobey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,483 ft (757 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7904°N, 105.4206°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Daniels County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in |
Scobey has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.2").