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Santa Rita, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Glacier County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
33
Population
10/sq mi density
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
4,147 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Rita has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,799 ft (1,158 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6985°N, 112.3188°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Glacier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").