Philipsburg, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Granite County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,012
Population
1,191/sq mi density
$40,096
Median Income
$29,515 per capita
$304,200
Home Value
$468,192 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 13.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$304,200 home value, $871/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Philipsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,234 ft (1,595 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3324°N, 113.2960°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Granite County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Philipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.7").