Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
34,929
Population
49/sq mi density
$57,633
Median Income
$34,909 per capita
$225,100
Home Value
$158,936 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,633 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$225,100 home value, $808/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Butte-Silver Bow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 715.8 sq mi (1,853.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8962°N, 112.6601°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Silver Bow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Butte-Silver Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").