Fort Peck, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Valley County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
219
Population
246/sq mi density
$88,333
Median Income
$51,046 per capita
$272,400
Home Value
$382,551 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,400 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Peck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,203 ft (671 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0071°N, 106.4552°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Fort Peck has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").