Sunburst, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Toole County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
386 Population 201/sq mi density
$80,938 Median Income $29,356 per capita
$135,600 Home Value $176,469 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 11.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $1,042/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunburst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation3,321 ft (1,012 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates48.8740°N, 111.9012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyToole County County
Nearest AirportCut Bank International (CTB)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 85.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience19.8 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 60 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 91 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 62 km
May 10, 1990 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana M3.6 139 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 56 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 56 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 50 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 80 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 130 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 52 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 21 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 43 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 61 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 54 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 44 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 41 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 59 km
Jul 31, 2009 41 km E of Swan Lake, Montana M3.2 148 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 51 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1982 EF2 3 km 0
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF1 34 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 35 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1999 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 27, 1996 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1994 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 42 km 0
Aug 3, 1992 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF0 22 km 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 97 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF0 3 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 38 km 0
Aug 2, 1981 EF0 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENHOUSE (14,501 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 76 km
2012 WYE FIRE 6,141 76 km
2012 BOY 5,706 80 km
1996 SHARPSFIRE 4,461 79 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 57 km
2017 WOLVERINE 3,126 100 km
1992 RDOORECMPX 3,088 81 km
1994 WALBERGERS 1,732 88 km
2006 MISSION LAKE FIRE 1,100 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Sunburst has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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