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Hot Springs, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
558
Population
1,468/sq mi density
$21,319
Median Income
$21,125 per capita
$139,100
Home Value
$246,429 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,319 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$139,100 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,842 ft (866 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6092°N, 114.6704°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (1.1").