Sylvanite, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
157
Population
27/sq mi density
$52,396
Median Income
$30,499 per capita
$376,900
Home Value
$401,940 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good 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
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvanite experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 53.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Sylvanite has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.7").