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Winifred, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Fergus County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
207
Population
398/sq mi density
$75,089
Median Income
$33,114 per capita
$557
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
1,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,089 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Winifred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5621°N, 109.3773°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fergus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Winifred has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").