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Sidney, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,235
Population
1,895/sq mi density
$62,992
Median Income
$41,282 per capita
$249,100
Home Value
$257,673 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
1,192 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,992 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$249,100 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,950 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7155°N, 104.1672°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.15 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").