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Montana, United States

Whitefish

Whitefish is a small town in Montana, United States, 3,028 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 7,751 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now45°F
Best timeJul–Sep
Population7,751
Local time08:59
48.41° N, 114.34° WElevation 3,028 ftUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal code59937
The year in Whitefishweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33October
October: high / low53° / 31°
Rain this month47mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Whitefish at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month82°F

Average high in July

Coolest month18°F

Average low in December

Wettest monthJanuary

62 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

41 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 13 km

Weather in Whitefish

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
45°F

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct67°42°
Fri23 Oct55°35°4.4 mm
Sat24 Oct50°32°
Sun25 Oct49°28°
Mon26 Oct53°28°
Tue27 Oct44°29°
Wed28 Oct44°29°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct45°29°
Fri30 Oct45°30°
Sat31 Oct46°34°

When to go to Whitefish

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score182020356566707175331818
High30°35°44°55°65°71°82°81°70°53°38°30°
Low17°17°24°30°39°45°49°48°40°31°24°18°
Rain (mm)6244445175101534152476867
Wet days2119211717178811162020

What's on in Whitefish

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Whitefish

All monuments

More museums: Stumptown Historical Society Museum

Outdoors around Whitefish

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Big Sky WaterparkWater parks
2.4 km
Meadow Lake Golf ClubGolf courses
2.8 km
Whitefish Lake State Park CampgroundCamp sites
2.9 km
Iron Horse Golf ClubGolf courses
4.3 km
Kalispell North KOACamp sites
7.1 km
The BarnMountain huts
7.1 km
Whitefish Mountain ResortSki area · 87 km of pistes · 16 lifts
9.3 km

Nature around Whitefish

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Whitefish

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Whitefish

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Whitefish

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Whitefish from above

Postal code

59937

Getting to Whitefish

Glacier Park International AirportFCA
13 km
Missoula Montana AirportMSO
167 km
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International AirportYXC
170 km
WhitefishRailway station
0.3 km

Places near Whitefish

Places with a climate like Whitefish

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Whitefish?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Whitefish.
What is the hottest month in Whitefish?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F and lows of 49°F.
What is the coldest month in Whitefish?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°F and lows of 18°F.
What is the rainiest month in Whitefish?
January is the wettest month with about 2.4 in of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Whitefish?
The postal code of Whitefish is 59937.