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Sheridan, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
788
Population
780/sq mi density
$83,264
Median Income
$39,262 per capita
$298,600
Home Value
$469,362 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,264 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,124 ft (1,562 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4588°N, 112.1946°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Silver Bow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").