Why visit Whitehall
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Star Theater, Modern Hotel and Jefferson Valley Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 7°F.
Weather in Whitehall
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whitehall
Whitehall is a town in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,006 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Helena, Montana micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Whitehall, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Modern Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Whitehall, Montana, United States
Restaurants and cafes7
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Where to stay2
History
Whitehall began as a rail depot created by the Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad on September 25, 1889. The name for the depot came from E.G. Brooke, who was inspired by a similar town in which he stayed in Illinois while making his way westward. On September 3, 1890, the Jefferson County Commissioners accepted and filed the Townsite of Whitehall.
From the History section of Whitehall, Montana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
107 East 2nd Street, Whitehall
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
41 Mormon Lane, Whitehall
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Whitehall
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 8°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 10°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 19°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 26°F | 1.3 in |
| May | 61°F | 34°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 41°F | 2.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 46°F | 1.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 44°F | 1.3 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 36°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 27°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 16°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 7°F | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Butte Bert Mooney Ap 72774 (20 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-17: Ice Jams And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-08-29: Nineteen Mile Fire (Fire)
- 2011-06-17: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Boulder 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Three Forks 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Butte-Silver Bow (balance) 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Manhattan 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Belgrade 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Four Corners 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Montana City 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Deer Lodge 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Helena 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bozeman 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Whitehall2a, Dlewis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WhitehallMT ModernHotel, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Populus alba (5026756061), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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