Fort Benton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,470
Population
642/sq mi density
$67,171
Median Income
$29,994 per capita
$201,900
Home Value
$297,012 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,171 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,900 home value, $745/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Benton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 38.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,656 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8290°N, 110.6558°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chouteau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Fort Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").