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Pinesdale, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County
3.0
/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
273 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
3,171 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,694 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $1,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Pinesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.9").