Shelby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Toole County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,129
Population
541/sq mi density
$53,357
Median Income
$31,495 per capita
$206,000
Home Value
$176,469 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
192
Violent Crime/100K
2,340 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,357 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$206,000 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5021°N, 111.8620°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Toole County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.3").
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