Square Butte, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
24
Population
86/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Square Butte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 38.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,139 ft (957 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5142°N, 110.1991°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chouteau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Square Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").