Ponderosa Pines, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
969
Population
24/sq mi density
$86,102
Median Income
$29,204 per capita
$264,600
Home Value
$427,934 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,102 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponderosa Pines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Area | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0321°N, 111.3671°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broadwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Ponderosa Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.3").