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Musselshell, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Musselshell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
34
Population
13/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
378
Violent Crime/100K
4,476 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
378 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Musselshell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,056 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4942°N, 108.0963°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Musselshell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Musselshell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").