Montana Now
Sources: BLS, CDC, FBI Crime Data Explorer, National Park Service. Click a card for details.
Right Now
Today: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high near 68°F, low around 43°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Active Wildfires
- Sand Creek — Beaverhead34,083 ac (13% contained)
- Bobcat Lakes — Beaverhead10,784 ac (40% contained)
- Camp Creek — Powell9,500 ac (0% contained)
- Silvertip — Flathead7,144 ac (15% contained)
- Moose — Granite5,970 ac (12% contained)
- Skillet — Lincoln3,409 ac (82% contained)
- Black Bear — Ravalli2,126 ac (22% contained)
- Deer Creek — Lincoln1,099 ac (62% contained)
- Nature Grove — Ravalli991 ac (0% contained)
- Roe 2 — Beaverhead978 ac (10% contained)
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- SAND CREEK FIREFri Aug 14 2026Beaverhead (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSFri May 29 2026Crow Indian Reservation
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSFri May 29 2026Fort Peck Indian Reservation
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Pondera (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Blackfeet Indian Reservation
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Rosebud (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Stillwater (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Lake (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Golden Valley (County)
- SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Lincoln (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Montana
113 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Montana.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Montana. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Montana-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Montana right now?
As of the latest update, it's 53.6°F and in Montana. Today's forecast: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely.
What is the population of Montana?
Montana has a population of approximately 1,091,840, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Montana?
Residential electricity in Montana costs about 12.98¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Montana?
The median home value in Montana is $375,800, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Montana?
The unemployment rate in Montana is 3.2%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Montana?
No active National Weather Service alerts for Montana at this time.