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Fishtail, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
79
Population
136/sq mi density
$361,800
Home Value
$519,620 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,490 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fishtail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 69.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,486 ft (1,367 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4481°N, 109.5084°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Stillwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Billings Logan International (BIL) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Fishtail has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.8").