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Virginia City, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
148
Population
156/sq mi density
$288,600
Home Value
$620,428 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
584 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 64.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,914 ft (1,803 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2962°N, 111.9369°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Virginia City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.8").