Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bozeman Gallatin Fld, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 13.4"
- Annual precip
- 113d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bozeman Gallatin Fld
Bozeman Gallatin Fld, Montana averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 13.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 113 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bozeman Gallatin Fld) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bozeman Gallatin Fld area.
How Bozeman Gallatin Fld compares to every U.S. city
Bozeman Gallatin Fld's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bozeman Gallatin Fld
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bozeman Gallatin Fld captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 7.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.2 | 9.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
113 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,245
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
232
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70% | 5.0 | 34% | 36% |
| February | 67% | 5.5 | 38% | 34% |
| March | 61% | 6.6 | 30% | 33% |
| April | 56% | 7.0 | 35% | 28% |
| May | 62% | 6.2 | 37% | 25% |
| June | 55% | 6.0 | 56% | 9% |
| July | 49% | 6.1 | 67% | 6% |
| August | 48% | 5.9 | 64% | 9% |
| September | 56% | 5.5 | 56% | 17% |
| October | 65% | 5.2 | 43% | 31% |
| November | 72% | 4.7 | 39% | 37% |
| December | 74% | 4.6 | 37% | 37% |
What Bozeman Gallatin Fld's climate means for you
Bozeman Gallatin Fld runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 113 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,245 heating and 232 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: Bozeman Gallatin Fld, MT
Based on station USW00024132 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Bozeman Gallatin Fld, Montana averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 29°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bozeman Gallatin Fld should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 13.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 113 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 16. And on the energy front, 8,245 heating degree days and 232 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bozeman Gallatin Fld scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Bozeman Gallatin Fld, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bozeman Gallatin Fld, Montana is 43°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Bozeman Gallatin Fld get? ▼
Bozeman Gallatin Fld receives 13.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bozeman Gallatin Fld? ▼
Bozeman Gallatin Fld has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bozeman Gallatin Fld? ▼
Bozeman Gallatin Fld has approximately 113 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bozeman Gallatin Fld? ▼
Bozeman Gallatin Fld has 8,245 heating degree days and 232 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 Bozeman Gallatin Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024132 near Bozeman Gallatin Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024132. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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