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Turner Colony, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
112 Population 184/sq mi density
$128,056 Median Income $15,331 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 3,605 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$128,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Turner Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,085 ft (940 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates48.7631°N, 108.4301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
162 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience13.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 97 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 83 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 2011 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 10, 2007 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 70 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 64 km 0
Jul 31, 2014 EF0 32 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 12 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1999 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 20, 1993 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 30, 1991 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 30, 1979 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 28, 1971 EF0 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLAINE C (138,192 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 BLAINE C 138,192 71 km
2012 WELDER 32,985 55 km
1990 VETERANS 23,660 74 km
2021 PINE GROVE 16,158 87 km
2017 JULY 11,409 98 km
2012 ESTER LAKE 10,898 86 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 61 km
2017 LOWER BLACK COULEE 6,803 72 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 75 km
1988 MONUMENT 5,514 90 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 77 km
2008 KATHRYN 3,971 44 km
2006 HOWARD 3,884 51 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 72 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 83 km
1990 ADAMS 3,072 69 km
1990 QUISNO 3,018 62 km
2014 2 RAINTRAP PASTURE PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,311 96 km
1997 HERD 2,259 64 km
1995 MAYOR 2,180 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Turner Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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