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Harlowton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,054
Population
1,673/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$28,987 per capita
$178,800
Home Value
$154,133 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
1,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harlowton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,217 ft (1,285 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4368°N, 109.8351°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Wheatland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Harlowton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").