West Glacier, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
209
Population
50/sq mi density
$87,344
Median Income
$50,898 per capita
$565,500
Home Value
$538,861 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,344 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$565,500 home value, $800/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Glacier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 115.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,204 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4944°N, 113.9919°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 18 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) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
West Glacier has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (1.2").