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Sylvanite, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
157
Population
27/sq mi density
$52,396
Median Income
$30,499 per capita
$376,900
Home Value
$401,940 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
3,545 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,396 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$376,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvanite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7063°N, 115.8740°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in |
Sylvanite has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.4").