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Weather & Climate in Babb, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 4,933 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,933 ft (1,504 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8879°N, 113.4511°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Glacier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.7 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Oct 2, 1995 | 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana | M3.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 61 km | 21 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana | M3.5 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.5 | 68 km | 38 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 14 km SSE of Swan Lake, Montana | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EF1 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2008 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2000 | EF0 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | MOOSE | 73,210 | 54 km |
| 2003 | ROBERT | 54,500 | 57 km |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 68 km |
| 2015 | FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX | 49,769 | 81 km |
| 2007 | SKYLAND | 41,237 | 65 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 60 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 23 km |
| 2003 | RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) | 23,680 | 56 km |
| 2003 | BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) | 18,274 | 81 km |
| 2015 | THOMPSON | 18,049 | 41 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 31 km |
| 2017 | STRAWBERRY | 17,781 | 94 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 43 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 46 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 54 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 46 km |
| 1999 | ANACONDA | 11,452 | 49 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 51 km |
| 2017 | CRUCIFIXION CREEK | 9,971 | 78 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Babb has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").