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West Glacier, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
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
248 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
2,653 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,344 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$565,500 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 115.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
West Glacier has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").