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Square Butte, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
24
Population
86/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Square Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").