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Glendive, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Dawson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,831
Population
1,392/sq mi density
$71,063
Median Income
$37,313 per capita
$176,900
Home Value
$185,447 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
15.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,063 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,900 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Glendive experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,077 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1065°N, 104.7109°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Glendive has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").