Pinnacle, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
43
Population
75/sq mi density
$56,154
Median Income
$26,777 per capita
$433,300
Home Value
$398,485 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,154 median income, 28.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$433,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pinnacle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 115.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,683 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3579°N, 113.6490°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Pinnacle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.2").