Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana
Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is a place of 35,052 people in Silver Bow County, Montana.
Why visit Butte-Silver Bow (balance)
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Silver Bow Twin Drive-In, Montana Technological University, World Museum of Mining and Burton K. Wheeler House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 7°F.
Weather in Butte-Silver Bow (balance)
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Butte-Silver Bow (balance)
Butte is a consolidated city-county in and the county seat of Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. The city covers 718 square miles (1,860 km2), and, according to the 2020 census, has a population of 34,494, making it Montana's fifth-largest city. It is served by Bert Mooney Airport with airport code BTM.
From the Wikipedia article Butte, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Montana Technological University
School · 9.4 mi
Public university in Butte, Montana, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Burton K. Wheeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.1 mi
Historic house in Montana, United States
Butte-Anaconda Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Historic district in Montana, United States
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.9 mi
Historic district in Butte, Montana
Copper King Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.0 mi
Historic house in Montana, United States
Matt's Place Drive-In
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.8 mi
Baudenkmal und Drive-in-Restaurant in Butte im Silver Bow County, Montana
Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.0 mi
Government building in Butte, Montana
Silver Bow County Poor Farm Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.4 mi
Hospital in Montana, United States
Socialist Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.8 mi
Historic building in Butte, Montana, United States
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Mai Wah Museum
Museum · 9.6 mi
Museum documenting the history of Asian people in the Rocky Mountains
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Ridge Waters Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 8.7 mi
3103 South Utah Avenue, Butte
Restaurants and cafes21
Rib and Chop House
Restaurant · Burger, American · 8.3 mi
4655 Harrison Avenue, Butte
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Butte Jokers Wild Bar & Casino
Bar and pub · 9.1 mi
1201 South Montana Street, Butte
Mo-Su 09:00 -14:00
Back 9 Sports Bar & Grille
Diner · American · 8.7 mi
3152 Utah Avenue, Butte
Java Junction
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 9.1 mi
1200 South Montana Street, Butte
Lydia's Supper Club
Restaurant · Steak House · 8.1 mi
4915 Harrison Avenue, Butte
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Diner · American · 9.1 mi
3528 Harrison Avenue, Butte
9 more on the map.
Where to stay14
2 Bar Lazy H RV Campground
Campground · 8.1 mi
122015 West Browns Gulch Road, Rocker
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 8.1 mi
122001 West Browns Gulch Road, Butte
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Butte-Silver Bow (balance)
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 8°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 10°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 19°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 26°F | 1.3 in |
| May | 61°F | 34°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 41°F | 2.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 46°F | 1.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 44°F | 1.3 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 36°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 27°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 16°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 7°F | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Butte Bert Mooney Ap 72774 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Silver Bow County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-08-30: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2000-08-05: Mt-Southwestern Zone Two Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Walkerville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Rader Creek 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Whitehall 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Basin 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Deer Lodge 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Boulder 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Sheridan 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Philipsburg 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dillon 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Butteview, The original uploader was Geologyguy at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Burton K. Wheeler House (2013) - Silver Bow County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Matt's Place Drive-In (2013) - Silver Bow County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Headquarters, Unknown author, Public domain
- Socialisthall, Geologyguy at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Silver Bow County Poor Farm Hospital 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mansfield Fed Courthouse, General Services Administration, Public domain
- Mai Wah Building, Butte, Montana, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dumas Brothel, Butte, Montana, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MontanaTecGate, Own, Public domain
- ISS060-E-938 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-60293 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-87188 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-98834 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-87190 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-98835 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-98836 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-87189 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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