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Elkhorn, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
49
Population
7/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,420 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Elkhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 21°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").