Saltese, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Shoshone County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
17
Population
52/sq mi density
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,368 ft (1,027 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4114°N, 115.5121°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Shoshone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Missoula Montana (MSO) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Saltese has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.1").