Brady, Montana
Census-designated place in Montana, United States
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Brady is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brady had a population of 116.[3] Brady has a post office with ZIP code 59416.[4][5] The community is located along Interstate 15.
Brady, Montana | |
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  Brady, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 48°02′08″N 111°50′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,530 ft (1,080 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 116 |
| • Density | 37.5/sq mi (14.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59416 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 802053[2] |
The post office was established in 1910.[6] The town is likely named after the Brady brothers. Charles A. Brady was a physician and Thomas E. Brady was an attorney.[7]
Brady is a grain marketing and distribution center. The area is heavily given to agricultural pursuits. It is located in what is referred to as the "Golden Triangle", a region renowned for its wheat and barley production.[8]
Geography
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brady has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[9]
| Climate data for Brady, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1912–1982, 2013–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
89 (32) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
78 (26) |
70 (21) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.4 (0.2) |
36.5 (2.5) |
43.6 (6.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
71.9 (22.2) |
83.2 (28.4) |
83.4 (28.6) |
72.2 (22.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
44.9 (7.2) |
34.1 (1.2) |
56.5 (13.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.6 (−4.7) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
33.2 (0.7) |
43.5 (6.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
68.4 (20.2) |
68.1 (20.1) |
58.5 (14.7) |
46.0 (7.8) |
35.5 (1.9) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
45.1 (7.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
32.4 (0.2) |
40.9 (4.9) |
48.4 (9.1) |
53.6 (12.0) |
52.7 (11.5) |
44.8 (7.1) |
34.5 (1.4) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
33.7 (0.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −49 (−45) |
−43 (−42) |
−35 (−37) |
−15 (−26) |
5 (−15) |
27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
29 (−2) |
10 (−12) |
−12 (−24) |
−33 (−36) |
−46 (−43) |
−49 (−45) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.41 (10) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.48 (12) |
1.24 (31) |
1.99 (51) |
2.67 (68) |
1.22 (31) |
1.13 (29) |
1.14 (29) |
0.87 (22) |
0.48 (12) |
0.49 (12) |
12.49 (316.4) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.5 (19) |
6.1 (15) |
7.4 (19) |
5.6 (14) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.0 (5.1) |
6.1 (15) |
6.2 (16) |
42.5 (107.15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 74.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 20.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA[10] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Education
The students of Dutton, 15 miles (24 km) south, combine with Brady to form one school district. Dutton/Brady Public School District, located in Dutton, educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[13] In 2022, there were 134 students total enrolled in the district.[14] Dutton/Brady High School's team name is the Diamond Backs.[15]
Notable person
- George Montgomery, actor known for his roles in Westerns[7]
