Winnett, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Petroleum County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
173 Population 170/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $46,713 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $182,125 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,950 ft (899 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates47.0043°N, 108.3466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPetroleum County County
Nearest AirportBillings Logan International (BIL)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience12.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 10, 2021.

Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 84 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 113 km
May 21, 2013 32 km NE of Melstone, Montana M2.8 68 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 45 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 134 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2002 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 14, 1999 EF2 82 km 0
May 4, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
May 28, 1981 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 7, 1962 EF2 33 km 0
May 21, 2016 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 23 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF0 4 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2013 EF0 57 km 0
Jun 28, 2005 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 28, 2005 EF0 8 km 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 38 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 25, 2003 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 5, 2002 EF0 98 km 0
Aug 5, 2002 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF0 24 km 0
Jun 22, 2002 EF0 24 km 0
Jul 31, 2001 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGE COULEE (222,571 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BRIDGE COULEE 222,571 47 km
1984 HAWK CREEK 157,778 83 km
2003 MISSOURI BREAKS COMPLEX 137,947 78 km
2008 DUNN MTN. ASSIST 105,494 88 km
2012 DELPHIA 40,396 68 km
2017 SOUTH BREAKS 39,217 67 km
2006 LOST CREEK (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 38,550 76 km
2006 SODA CREEK (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 33,767 62 km
2020 BOBCAT 31,020 77 km
1999 FISHEL CREEK 28,611 58 km
2010 RAVEN 26,631 62 km
2021 MUSSELSHELL TRAIL RD 22,723 96 km
2012 DAHL 21,448 83 km
2006 CHALK BUTTE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 19,339 98 km
2006 LODGEPOLE (BLACK PULASKI COMPLEX) 15,248 51 km
2021 DEVILS CREEK 15,077 86 km
2021 SOUTH MOCCASIN 12,727 91 km
2012 WOLF CREEK 12,168 57 km
2017 JULY 11,409 100 km
1994 CK CREEK 11,206 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Winnett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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