Whitefish, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,422
Population
1,149/sq mi density
$71,110
Median Income
$52,425 per capita
$648,200
Home Value
$871,592 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,109 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,110 median income, 2.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$648,200 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitefish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 63.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,034 ft (925 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4380°N, 114.3480°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Flathead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 10 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Whitefish has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.9").