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 Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation6,898 ft (2,103 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates46.2843°N, 111.9488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBroadwater County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience19.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 82 km
Jul 26, 2005 16 km N of Dillon, Montana M5.6 115 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 80 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 78 km
May 8, 2007 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana M4.4 100 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 82 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 66 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 63 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 64 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 42 km
Oct 7, 2024 11 km E of Dillon, Montana M4.1 125 km
Jun 18, 2006 6 km S of Pony, Montana M4.1 76 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 64 km
Jul 27, 2005 18 km N of Dillon, Montana M4.0 113 km
Jan 18, 2006 18 km NNE of Dillon, Montana M4.0 112 km
Mar 6, 2009 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 66 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 81 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 79 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 127 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 5, 2012 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 15, 1960 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 9, 2011 EF0 100 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 15, 1996 EF0 64 km 0
May 17, 1994 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 71 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF0 35 km 0
Jul 9, 1992 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 29, 1992 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 29 km 0
Aug 11, 1988 EF0 97 km 0
May 4, 1971 EF0 88 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 22, 1960 EF0 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOSTON-MAUDLOW (80,383 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 TOSTON-MAUDLOW 80,383 55 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 59 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 21 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 94 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 58 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 53 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 26 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 67 km
2012 BEAR TRAP 2 14,875 79 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 37 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 77 km
2000 BOULDER COMPLEX (HIGH ORE ROAD) 9,625 15 km
2015 EUSTIS 8,469 46 km
2020 BRIDGER FOOTHILLS 8,291 100 km
2015 COTTONWOOD GULCH 8,100 60 km
2017 CHINN MA 7,029 83 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 78 km
2020 STATE CREEK 4,549 29 km
2012 PONY 4,453 66 km
2012 BEAN CANYON 4,285 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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