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Bozeman, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Gallatin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
55,042
Population
2,571/sq mi density
$79,903
Median Income
$48,994 per capita
$614,900
Home Value
$715,781 Zillow
$1,611
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,903 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$614,900 home value, $1,611/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bozeman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 91.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,797 ft (1,462 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6832°N, 111.0538°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gallatin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.0 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Bozeman has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").