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Missoula, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
75,600
Population
2,158/sq mi density
$65,329
Median Income
$42,269 per capita
$427,400
Home Value
$554,389 Zillow
$1,120
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
411
Violent Crime/100K
4,086 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,329 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$427,400 home value, $1,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Missoula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Area | 29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8744°N, 114.0261°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ravalli County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Missoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.8").