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Springwater Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
35 Population 152/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
390 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
Springwater Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,430 ft (1,350 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates46.4569°N, 109.7532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWheatland County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 1, 2025.

Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 139 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 128 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 139 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M4.0 125 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 130 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 124 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 112 km
Jan 30, 2023 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana M3.8 103 km
Jan 9, 2003 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana M3.7 67 km
Jan 2, 1990 6 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.7 129 km
May 24, 2000 9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M3.7 127 km
Feb 22, 2019 4 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.7 137 km
Jul 23, 2014 11 km NNE of Toston, Montana M3.6 126 km
Aug 4, 2019 4 km WSW of Manhattan, Montana M3.6 143 km
Jul 2, 1993 8 km N of Manhattan, Montana M3.5 135 km
Nov 13, 1997 4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana M3.4 125 km
Aug 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Manhattan, Montana M3.4 141 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of Manhattan, Montana M3.4 142 km
Aug 3, 2019 3 km NNW of Manhattan, Montana M3.4 139 km
Jun 6, 2000 7 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 20, 1964 EF2 7 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF1 64 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 72 km 0
May 10, 1977 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 3, 1971 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 22, 1965 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 7, 1957 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 6, 2022 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 31 km 0
May 9, 2018 EF0 50 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 96 km
2003 HOBBLE 38,365 70 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 70 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 94 km
2021 AMERICAN FORK 20,726 54 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 83 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 68 km
1994 BLACK BUTTE 10,231 85 km
2010 STUMP GULCH 8,873 89 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 86 km
2020 LOUSE CREEK 5,237 75 km
1988 TWO DOT 5,097 41 km
1999 HORSE THIE 4,767 72 km
1991 BURNETTEPK 4,644 85 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 77 km
2017 BLACKTAIL 4,029 47 km
1999 CHRISTMAS 3,550 88 km
2012 WILSON 3,495 98 km
1996 COYOTE 3,320 91 km
2006 SAUNDERS 3,038 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in

Springwater Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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