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Hamilton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,949
Population
1,948/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$34,948 per capita
$299,800
Home Value
$516,033 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
369
Violent Crime/100K
3,033 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$299,800 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,563 ft (1,086 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2516°N, 114.1600°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ravalli County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.8").