Billings : Montana
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Introduction Billings is the largest city in Montana and located in the fertile Yellowstone River Valley. It is an important commercial, cultural, and industrial center of Montana. The city grew in leaps and bounds ever since it was founded in 1882. It is nicknamed the “Magic City” and is also a main processing and distribution hub for a rich agricultural area that encompasses more than 125,000 miles. It has an excellent road, rail, and air transportation networks. It is a popular tourist place with many scenic attractions located nearby.
The climate is influenced by the mountains which protect the city from the hearsh weather conditions. However, blizzards are not uncommon in the area. Moist air from the Pacific Ocean, called "Chinook winds," often brings warm weather in the winter and cooler temperatures in the summer.
Area: 33.82 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 3,126 feet above sea level
Average Temperatures: January, 22.8° F; August, 72.5° F; annual average, 49.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 13.65 inches
Latitude: 45.79 N
Longitude: 108.54 W
Population: 98,721 as on 2005
Local festivals include: * Big Sky Polka Festival
* Harvest Fest
* Montana Fair
* Strawberry Festival
* Yellowstone Bluegrass Festival
Attractions * Custer National Forest
* Lake Elmo State Park
* Yellowstone County Museum
* Yellowstone Western Heritage Center
* Pictograph Cave State Park
* Mindworks Museum
* Museum of Women's History