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Spring Creek Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 24/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Creek Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,515 ft (1,071 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates47.1540°N, 109.6207°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFergus County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 44.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)1.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Nov 4, 2017.

Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 150 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 138 km
Jul 15, 2006 Western Montana M3.0 139 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 104 km
Sep 15, 2012 23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.9 140 km
Aug 25, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 140 km
Jul 15, 2006 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.8 138 km
Nov 4, 2017 32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana M2.7 123 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 97 km
Aug 17, 2012 28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana M2.5 140 km
Jan 8, 2003 24 km E of Wilsall, Montana M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 49 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 7, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 90 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 31 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 TURKEY 25,658 51 km
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 38 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 8 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 58 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 77 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 98 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 15 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 97 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 22 km
2015 TROPHY RIDGE 4,478 98 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 73 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 94 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 73 km
2012 ANDERSON 2,917 84 km
2020 LODE ROAD 2,736 68 km
2001 TWIN COULE 2,688 62 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 92 km
2001 LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK) 2,313 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,161 80 km
2005 KNOX 2,060 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Spring Creek Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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