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Elmo, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
183
Population
572/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
432
Violent Crime/100K
5,400 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,912 ft (888 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8290°N, 114.3483°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Elmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and October the driest (1.2").