Blackfoot, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
95
Population
279/sq mi density
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackfoot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,152 ft (1,266 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5771°N, 112.8733°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Glacier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in |
Blackfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").