Shawmut, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Golden Valley County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
37 Population 17/sq mi density
$50,682 Median Income $16,241 per capita
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,682 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Shawmut 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 14.3 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

Elevation3,860 ft (1,177 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates46.3447°N, 109.5122°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGolden Valley County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 52.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.38"

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

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 1, 2024.

Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 146 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 143 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 143 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 135 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 130 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 107 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 145 km
Feb 22, 2019 4 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.7 149 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 145 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 75 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 135 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 144 km
Jul 2, 1993 8 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.5 147 km
Nov 13, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M3.4 135 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 147 km
Apr 1, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.3 145 km
Feb 11, 1999 23 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 131 km
Apr 9, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.2 145 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 107 km
Apr 10, 2000 8 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 20, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 2, 1958 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 94 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 96 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 82 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 71 km 0
Aug 12, 1958 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 53 km 0
May 9, 2018 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 89 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 87 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 96 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 59 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 88 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 90 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 73 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 65 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 93 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 90 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 78 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 72 km
2021 TROUT CREEK 7,804 93 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 90 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 93 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 58 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 56 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 92 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 99 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 60 km
2017 NORTH DELPHIA 3,767 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Shawmut has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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