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Lima, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Clark County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
237
Population
423/sq mi density
$53,906
Median Income
$27,064 per capita
$183,100
Home Value
$271,440 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,906 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$183,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lima has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 52.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,253 ft (1,906 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6383°N, 112.5918°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 127 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 154 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.6").