For its elevation (about 3,000 feet) and

latitude (near the 49th parallel), the Flathead Valleyenjoys a relatively mild climate. Glorious summers with warm days and cool nights; golden autumn days turning crisp by late October; winters made for sledding, skiing, and snowmobiling; and spring with flowers in the valley and fresh snow dusting the mountain tops.

High mountains to the east and west protect the valley from harsh extremes. Additionally, the many lakes and rivers tend to moderate temperatures in winter and summer.

Average Temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit