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Sleeping Buffalo, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10
Population
53/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sleeping Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4822°N, 107.5349°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 163 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Sleeping Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.2").