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Blackfoot, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
95
Population
279/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
4,147 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackfoot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Blackfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").