Sula, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
32
Population
10/sq mi density
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 88.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,483 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8462°N, 113.9575°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ravalli County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Sula has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.7").