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Whitewater, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
100
Population
94/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$19,206 per capita
$79,000
Home Value
$144,269 Zillow
$267
Median Rent
10.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $267/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitewater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7635°N, 107.6302°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 174 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Whitewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").