Wise River, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Silver Bow County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
24
Population
32/sq mi density
$54,375
Median Income
$36,125 per capita
$421,400
Home Value
$626,363 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$421,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wise River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,654 ft (1,723 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7944°N, 112.9438°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Silver Bow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Helena Regional (HLN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Wise River has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.5").