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Silver Gate, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Carbon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 22/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $102,550 per capita
$562,500 Home Value $764,295 Zillow
34°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
271 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$562,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Gate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 213.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,574 ft (2,613 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates45.0198°N, 109.9829°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportYellowstone Regional (COD)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 213.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.8 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

837 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 62 km
Jun 16, 2017 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.4 87 km
Jun 13, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.3 144 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming M4.3 111 km
May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 38 km
Nov 24, 2000 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.2 63 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 145 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 37 km
Aug 28, 1995 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.2 102 km
Aug 30, 1997 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.1 121 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 144 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 124 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 144 km
Jun 14, 2016 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M4.0 144 km
Mar 26, 1994 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.9 79 km
Sep 18, 2022 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.9 70 km
Feb 29, 2020 28 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana M3.9 125 km
Jan 21, 2010 15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana M3.9 93 km
May 18, 2006 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.8 95 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 99 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 89 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 87 km 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 20, 1984 EF0 91 km 0
May 20, 1973 EF0 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 NORTH FORK 563,527 69 km
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 30 km
2006 DERBY 200,993 65 km
1988 MINK 135,433 99 km
1988 STORM CREEK 116,027 14 km
2016 MAPLE 103,193 85 km
1988 SNAKE 95,233 89 km
1988 HELLROARING 77,598 28 km
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 67 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 93 km
1988 CLOVER 34,035 34 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 62 km
1988 SHOSHONE 29,941 84 km
2001 FRIDLEY 27,575 84 km
1988 REDSHOSHONE COMPLEX 27,443 86 km
2006 JUNGLE 23,846 60 km
2007 WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK) 22,195 48 km
1988 RED 21,341 92 km
1988 FAN 20,422 78 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.1 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.0 in
April 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
May 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
July 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
September 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Silver Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 15°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and October the driest (1.6").

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