Arlee, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
651
Population
101/sq mi density
$53,000
Median Income
$22,549 per capita
$772
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,097 ft (944 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1681°N, 114.0836°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Arlee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.9").