Belfry, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
240
Population
144/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$24,203 per capita
$139,600
Home Value
$411,960 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 141.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,846 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1372°N, 108.9981°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yellowstone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Belfry has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").