Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Adel, MT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Adel
Adel, Montana averages 42°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 100 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Adel) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Adel area.
How Adel compares to every U.S. city
Adel's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Adel
MethodologyAdel's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.4 | 0.2 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,627
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
82
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Adel's climate means for you
Adel runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,627 heating and 82 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Adel, MT
Based on station USC00240056 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Adel, Montana averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Adel sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 4 and the first fall freeze near September 12. On the energy side, 8,627 heating degree days and 82 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Adel scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Adel, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Adel, Montana is 42°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Adel get? ▼
Adel receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Adel? ▼
Adel has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Adel? ▼
Adel has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 4 and the first fall freeze around September 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Adel? ▼
Adel has 8,627 heating degree days and 82 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Adel climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00240056 near Adel.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00240056. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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