Boiling Point of Water in Montana
201.4–206.6°F
8 cities at 2,000 ft or higher
From Kalispell at 2,955 ft (206.6°F) to Butte-Silver Bow (balance) at 5,823 ft (201.4°F). Cities under 2,000 ft boil within about 4°F of 212°F.
Sources: US Census Bureau population estimates and USGS elevation (EPQS); National Center for Home Food Preservation: Temperatures at which water boils. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
By city
| City | Elevation | Boils at |
|---|---|---|
| Butte-Silver Bow (balance) | 5,823 ft | 201.4°F |
| Bozeman | 4,811 ft | 203.2°F |
| Belgrade | 4,457 ft | 203.9°F |
| Helena | 4,048 ft | 204.6°F |
| Great Falls | 3,329 ft | 205.9°F |
| Missoula | 3,208 ft | 206.2°F |
| Billings | 3,122 ft | 206.3°F |
| Kalispell | 2,955 ft | 206.6°F |