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Wyola, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Big Horn County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
264 Population 39/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $17,068 per capita
$232,700 Home Value $149,366 Zillow
$559 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$232,700 home value, $559/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wyola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,857 ft (1,176 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates45.1153°N, 107.3738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBig Horn County County
Nearest AirportSheridan County (SHR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 12, 2024.

Aug 22, 2009 20 km SSE of Birney, Montana M4.0 73 km
Feb 25, 1993 31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M3.9 105 km
Dec 23, 1991 10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana M3.6 94 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 146 km
Jul 6, 2021 27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana M3.6 142 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 137 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 142 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 138 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 123 km
Feb 13, 1998 12 km NE of Hyattville, Wyoming M3.0 88 km
Oct 25, 2009 34 km S of Buffalo, Wyoming M3.0 133 km
Mar 2, 2014 9 km SE of Washakie Ten, Wyoming M2.9 125 km
May 25, 2018 45 km W of Biddle, Montana M2.9 114 km
Feb 22, 1992 30 km E of Buffalo, Wyoming M2.9 121 km
Aug 7, 2022 38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming M2.8 105 km
Mar 23, 2023 8 km S of Shell, Wyoming M2.8 79 km
Mar 30, 2018 20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming M2.8 46 km
Jan 15, 2023 6 km NE of Ashland, Montana M2.8 108 km
Apr 11, 2013 33 km NNE of Kaycee, Wyoming M2.8 147 km
May 19, 2017 6 km ESE of Birney, Montana M2.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1959 EF2 70 km 1
Jun 3, 1958 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 7, 2018 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1996 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 9, 1991 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 21, 1991 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 21, 1984 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 15, 1984 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1976 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 20, 1974 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REMINGTON (192,577 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 REMINGTON 192,577 87 km
2021 RICHARD SPRING 168,765 94 km
2012 CHALKY 132,680 84 km
2017 DEER CREEK 90,147 73 km
2012 SARPY HILLS COMPLEX 83,942 60 km
2021 P F 66,375 78 km
2000 STAG 62,381 94 km
1994 BABY DEAN 61,955 63 km
2020 SARPY 51,619 67 km
2006 BUFFALO CREEK 37,630 88 km
2017 WITTEN 27,938 65 km
2003 LITTLEHAWK 27,926 68 km
2012 CATO 26,816 100 km
2020 WADDLE CREEK 25,809 73 km
1988 EARLYBIRD 21,730 91 km
2011 BLACK SPRINGS COMPLEX 19,473 74 km
2024 MCGHEE 19,161 66 km
1988 KIRBY 14,253 54 km
1994 BARREL SPR 13,526 85 km
1988 LOST 13,081 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Wyola has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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