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Snowslip, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
26 Population 33/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,653 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Snowslip has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,402 ft (1,342 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates48.2648°N, 113.4459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFlathead County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 134 km
Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 109 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 144 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 77 km
Apr 15, 1998 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.1 36 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 78 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 97 km
Apr 1, 1992 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana M4.0 47 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 124 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 106 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 110 km
Mar 21, 1992 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 109 km
Sep 26, 2004 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana M3.8 101 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 79 km
May 7, 1992 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 112 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 117 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 113 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 42 km
Jan 13, 2010 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.7 95 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 2006 EF1 71 km 0
Nov 4, 2013 EF0 57 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 70 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 18, 2007 EF0 62 km 0
Sep 10, 2000 EF0 68 km 0
Aug 7, 1995 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 29, 1986 EF0 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 MOOSE 73,210 65 km
2015 BEAR CREEK 60,710 50 km
2003 ROBERT 54,500 56 km
2007 FOOL CREEK 53,912 50 km
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 98 km
2015 FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX 49,769 36 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 87 km
1988 GATES PARK 42,493 63 km
2007 SKYLAND 41,237 19 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 84 km
2003 LITTLE SALMON CREEK 33,044 75 km
2006 RED EAGLE 32,563 46 km
2003 BARTLETT MOUNTAIN 27,614 92 km
2003 RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) 23,680 18 km
2015 TRAIL CREEK 22,338 34 km
2022 ELMO 22,148 84 km
2023 NIARADA 20,686 94 km
2017 SCALP 20,309 45 km
2003 BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) 18,274 36 km
2015 THOMPSON 18,049 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Snowslip has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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