Rapelje, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
96
Population
196/sq mi density
$444
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rapelje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,064 ft (1,239 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9720°N, 109.2580°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Stillwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Rapelje has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").