West Glendive, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Dawson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,968
Population
513/sq mi density
$57,743
Median Income
$30,603 per capita
$179,700
Home Value
$185,447 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,743 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $794/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Glendive experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,102 ft (641 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1061°N, 104.7533°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
West Glendive has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").