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Olney, Montana
Olney, Montana is located in Montana
Olney, Montana
Olney, Montana
Location in Montana
Olney, Montana is located in the United States
Olney, Montana
Olney, Montana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Montana
County Flathead
Area
 • Total 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
 • Land 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
3,169 ft (966 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 186
 • Density 139.85/sq mi (53.99/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59927
Area code(s) 406
GNIS feature ID 788442

Olney is a small community in Flathead County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" because the government tracks its population. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.

Olney is also an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county. The community is located along U.S. Route 93, a major highway.

A post office opened in Olney in 1907. It still serves the area with its own ZIP code, 59927. Olney is also close to Lower Stillwater Lake, a nearby body of water.

Climate in Olney: Weather Patterns and Temperatures

The climate of Olney, Montana, shows a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be very cold with lots of snow. This area experiences distinct seasons.

Climate data for Olney, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, 1962–2020 extremes: 3165ft (965m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 49
(9)
62
(17)
70
(21)
86
(30)
93
(34)
98
(37)
101
(38)
100
(38)
98
(37)
80
(27)
65
(18)
52
(11)
101
(38)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 42.0
(5.6)
47.8
(8.8)
59.3
(15.2)
72.8
(22.7)
82.4
(28.0)
86.8
(30.4)
92.6
(33.7)
93.1
(33.9)
85.3
(29.6)
70.0
(21.1)
52.8
(11.6)
40.5
(4.7)
94.8
(34.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 27.9
(−2.3)
34.1
(1.2)
42.9
(6.1)
52.8
(11.6)
63.2
(17.3)
69.2
(20.7)
79.8
(26.6)
79.6
(26.4)
68.6
(20.3)
51.9
(11.1)
36.0
(2.2)
26.9
(−2.8)
52.7
(11.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 20.0
(−6.7)
22.9
(−5.1)
30.9
(−0.6)
39.4
(4.1)
48.7
(9.3)
55.0
(12.8)
61.5
(16.4)
60.2
(15.7)
50.9
(10.5)
38.6
(3.7)
27.7
(−2.4)
20.0
(−6.7)
39.7
(4.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 12.1
(−11.1)
11.8
(−11.2)
18.9
(−7.3)
25.9
(−3.4)
34.1
(1.2)
40.9
(4.9)
43.1
(6.2)
40.7
(4.8)
33.3
(0.7)
25.3
(−3.7)
19.3
(−7.1)
13.2
(−10.4)
26.6
(−3.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −14.9
(−26.1)
−14.0
(−25.6)
2.4
(−16.4)
14.7
(−9.6)
22.3
(−5.4)
28.9
(−1.7)
33.3
(0.7)
31.2
(−0.4)
22.4
(−5.3)
11.2
(−11.6)
−1.1
(−18.4)
−13.2
(−25.1)
−26.2
(−32.3)
Record low °F (°C) −35
(−37)
−40
(−40)
−24
(−31)
−1
(−18)
16
(−9)
24
(−4)
28
(−2)
26
(−3)
12
(−11)
−10
(−23)
−25
(−32)
−44
(−42)
−44
(−42)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.98
(50)
1.33
(34)
1.33
(34)
1.19
(30)
2.12
(54)
3.03
(77)
1.33
(34)
1.08
(27)
1.23
(31)
1.75
(44)
1.91
(49)
2.02
(51)
20.3
(515)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 27.1
(69)
18.5
(47)
8.9
(23)
3.0
(7.6)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.8
(2.0)
16.5
(42)
26.5
(67)
101.5
(258.11)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 32.9
(84)
30.6
(78)
22.0
(56)
5.4
(14)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.2
(3.0)
8.9
(23)
25.3
(64)
43.4
(110)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10.4 7.0 8.4 7.3 10.5 12.7 6.7 5.3 7.1 9.3 10.4 10.4 105.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 8.8 5.6 4.0 1.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 5.1 8.5 34
Source 1: NOAA (1981-2010 snowfall)
Source 2: XMACIS2 (records, 1981-2010 monthly max/mins & snow depth)

Demographics: Understanding Olney's Population Changes

"Demographics" refers to the study of a population, including its size and how it changes over time. The United States government counts everyone in the country every ten years in a process called the Decennial Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 192
2020 186 −3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 census, Olney had a population of 186 people. This is a slight decrease from the 2010 census, when the population was 192 people. These numbers help us understand how the community is growing or shrinking.

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