Zurich, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
45 Population 83/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $22,047 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $203,194 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Zurich 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 13.4 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates48.5860°N, 109.0302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBlaine County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
132 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.37"

Air Quality

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

4 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 71 km
Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Montana M2.7 139 km
Jul 10, 2021 24 km SSE of Malta, Montana M2.7 104 km
Jul 15, 2015 48 km E of Zortman, Montana M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 8, 2002 EF1 15 km 0
Jul 4, 1991 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 58 km 0
Aug 26, 2022 EF0 32 km 0
Jun 27, 2019 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 31, 2014 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 13, 2014 EF0 23 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF0 37 km 0
Jun 17, 2005 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 18, 1999 EF0 15 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 16, 1993 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 20, 1993 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 6, 1986 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 30, 1979 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 28, 1971 EF0 58 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 26 km
2012 WELDER 32,985 48 km
1990 VETERANS 23,660 70 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 56 km
2021 PINE GROVE 16,158 74 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 67 km
2017 JULY 11,409 84 km
2012 ESTER LAKE 10,898 89 km
2006 MAGGIE 8,187 34 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 66 km
2007 BLACK COULEE 5,613 99 km
1988 MONUMENT 5,514 78 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 70 km
2003 LAKE17 4,054 54 km
2008 KATHRYN 3,971 68 km
2006 HOWARD 3,884 43 km
2014 MIDDLE BLACK 3,854 47 km
2012 OUTHOUSE 3,179 37 km
1990 ADAMS 3,072 58 km
1990 QUISNO 3,018 48 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 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in

Zurich has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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