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Montana Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Montana Almanac
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| Official Name |
Montana |
| Capital |
Helena |
| Nick Name |
Treasure State |
| Motto |
Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) |
| Location & Region |
46.59652 N, 112.02038 W |
Rocky Mountains |
| Constitution Ratified |
1972 |
| Statehood |
November 08, 1889 |
41st state |
| Population |
902,195 |
6.20 sq mi. |
44th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Butte-Silver Bow, Bozeman, Helena |
| Bordering States |
Idaho - North Dakota - South Dakota - Wyoming - Also the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan |
| Number of Counties |
56 Counties in Montana |
Largest County
(by population) |
Yellowstone County |
129,352 |
2,635 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time |
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Montana Climate and Weather |
| Winter can be bitterly cold -- though temperatures in January range 11 to 35 F/-11 to -2 C, most places experience at least a week below 0 F/-17 C. If you're primarily interested in the state's historical, cultural and sightseeing attractions, you would do well to visit in the summer months. This is when the greatest number of resorts, hotels and attractions are open and when the greatest number of events are scheduled. Expect the warmest temperatures in July, when the statewide range is 64-88 F/17-31 C, though most places will record 90 F/32 C a few times each summer. Parts of the state west of the Continental Divide are generally cooler than the southeast. On summer nights, expect temperatures of 50-60 F/10-15 C (a sweater will be more than welcome). May-July is the rainiest part of the warm season. |
| Highest Temperature |
117 degrees
July 5, 1937 |
| Lowest Temperature |
-70 degrees
January 20, 1954 - Rogers Pass |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
86.6 degrees |
8.1 degrees |
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Montana Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
3,400 |
| Highest Point |
Granite Peak |
12,799 |
| Lowest Point |
Kootenai River |
1,800 |
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Montana Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
11 miles west of Lewiston |
| Total Area |
147,042.40 |
4th |
| Land Area1 |
145,552.43 |
88.99% |
| Water Area2 |
1,489.96 |
1.01% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
24.8% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
630 miles |
280 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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