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Alberton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
567
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$31,182 per capita
$247,000
Home Value
$494,974 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
4,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$247,000 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Alberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,038 ft (926 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0044°N, 114.4853°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Alberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.9").