Pinesdale, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
847
Population
652/sq mi density
$70,694
Median Income
$19,987 per capita
$198,100
Home Value
$516,033 Zillow
$1,292
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,694 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $1,292/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pinesdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,953 ft (1,205 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3342°N, 114.2230°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ravalli County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Pinesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.6").