Elkhorn, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
49
Population
7/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhorn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,898 ft (2,103 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2843°N, 111.9488°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broadwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Elkhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").