Fort Shaw, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
190
Population
33/sq mi density
$77,941
Median Income
$35,002 per capita
$198,200
Home Value
$471,719 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$77,941 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Shaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,528 ft (1,075 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4969°N, 111.8193°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cascade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Fort Shaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.4").