Miles City, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Custer County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
8,412
Population
2,504/sq mi density
$60,732
Median Income
$34,967 per capita
$182,700
Home Value
$248,668 Zillow
$932
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,732 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $932/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Miles City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,361 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4058°N, 105.8389°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 119 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Miles City has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.2").