Valier, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Pondera County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
626
Population
720/sq mi density
$44,432
Median Income
$30,690 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$298,910 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
43.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,432 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $780/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Valier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,823 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3055°N, 112.2522°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pondera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in |
Valier has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").