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Turtle Lake, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
61
Population
102/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
432
Violent Crime/100K
5,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Turtle Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6701°N, 114.0857°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Turtle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.3").