Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bozeman Montana State Univ, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 20.0"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bozeman Montana State Univ
Bozeman Montana State Univ, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 20.0"
- annual precipitation · 91" snow
- 119 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
20.0"
Annual Snow
91.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.0"
Plus 91.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bozeman Montana State Univ) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bozeman Montana State Univ area.
How Bozeman Montana State Univ compares to every U.S. city
Bozeman Montana State Univ'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 Montana State Univ
MethodologyBozeman Montana State Univ'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 12.7" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 13.0" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4" | 13.1" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5" | 12.9" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 3.6" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.8" | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.1" | 0.1 | 4.6 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 0.4" | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 6.0" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 12.5" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0" | 16.2" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 12.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 13.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 13.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
Snow: 12.9"
13.7 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
Snow: 3.6"
15.4 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
Snow: 0.8"
15.3 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
Snow: 0.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 0.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 6.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 12.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 16.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,828
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
230
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bozeman Montana State Univ's climate means for you
Bozeman Montana State Univ runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,828 heating and 230 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 Montana State Univ, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bozeman Montana State Univ, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00241044, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Bozeman Montana State Univ averages 20.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 91.3 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 119 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 22. As for energy demand, 7,828 heating degree days and 230 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 Montana State Univ scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bozeman Montana State Univ, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bozeman Montana State Univ, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Bozeman Montana State Univ get? ▼
Bozeman Montana State Univ receives 20.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 91.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bozeman Montana State Univ? ▼
Bozeman Montana State Univ 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 Montana State Univ? ▼
Bozeman Montana State Univ has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bozeman Montana State Univ? ▼
Bozeman Montana State Univ has 7,828 heating degree days and 230 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 Montana State Univ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00241044 near Bozeman Montana State Univ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00241044. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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