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Kicking Horse, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
69
Population
29/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
571
Violent Crime/100K
2,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kicking Horse 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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,099 ft (945 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4612°N, 114.0603°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Kicking Horse has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.0").