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Missoula, Montana fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Missoula peaks about October 9, with the best viewing from roughly October 7 to October 15. Color here is usually more muted than in the classic foliage regions, so aim for the peak window.
- Typical peak
- October 9
- Best viewing
- Oct 7 – Oct 15
- Color starts
- Around Sep 27
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Oct 22
- Elevation
- 3,200 ft
- Color potential
- Limited
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Typical season
Peak around October 9. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Missoula?
In a typical year, fall color around Missoula peaks about October 9, with the best viewing from roughly October 7 to October 15. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Missoula?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 27, and most leaves are down by about October 22.
Is Missoula early or late compared with the rest of Montana?
Missoula peaks close to the middle of the Montana season, about Oct 7 on average across the 3 Montana destinations we track.
What trees color up around Missoula?
The main fall color in this area comes from quaking aspen, eastern cottonwood, tamarack and larch. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.