Sapphire Ridge, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Meagher County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
17
Population
31/sq mi density
$17,500
Median Income
$31,582 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$229,159 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sapphire Ridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8866°N, 110.2522°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Meagher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Sapphire Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.6").