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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
$387,254 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Belfry has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").