Cardwell, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
43
Population
20/sq mi density
$250,000
Home Value
$579,098 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cardwell 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 51.8 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 | 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
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 | 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 |
Cardwell 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").