Wibaux, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Wibaux County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
686 Population 641/sq mi density
$64,115 Median Income $35,664 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $214,537 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,115 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $931/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wibaux has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates46.9866°N, 104.1900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWibaux County County
Nearest AirportSidney-Richland Regional (SDY)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.26"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.1 / 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 134 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 65 km
Jul 29, 2013 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

88 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1961 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 11, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
May 24, 1953 EF3 1 km 0
Jul 19, 1952 EF3 5 km 1
Jul 19, 1952 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF3 17 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 20, 1999 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 14, 1977 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 4, 1976 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 11, 1972 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 11, 1965 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 18, 1962 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 22, 1957 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 23, 1953 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 55 km 0
May 20, 2011 EF1 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 GAP/ROUGH CREEK 53,708 75 km
1998 BRADSHAW 10,591 94 km
2018 18 DONUT HOLE 7,838 57 km
1988 MIKES CREEK 5,309 61 km
2017 MAGPIE FIRE 5,056 67 km
2021 ROOSEVELT CREEK 4,608 48 km
2021 HORSE PASTURE 4,431 98 km
2004 DEEP CREEK 4,180 69 km
2012 DEEP CREEK 2 3,500 68 km
2003 3 MILE 3,394 61 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 82 km
1988 CINNAMON CREEK 3,204 58 km
2021 GREAT DIVIDE - DAWSON 3,003 86 km
1999 CEDARCRKN 2,964 37 km
2021 ELKHORN 2,784 53 km
2021 DOROTHY DRAW 2,565 39 km
2008 BROWN 2,519 57 km
2014 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH 2,471 56 km
1988 FANTAIL 2,341 59 km
2021 744 2,268 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in

Wibaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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