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Cardwell, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
43
Population
20/sq mi density
$250,000
Home Value
$542,137 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cardwell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,283 ft (1,305 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8651°N, 111.9642°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Cardwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").