Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Broadus, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 14.9"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Broadus
Broadus, Montana averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 14.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 135 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
14.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Broadus) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Broadus area.
How Broadus compares to every U.S. city
Broadus's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Broadus
MethodologyBroadus'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 | 37°F (3°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4" | 0.1 | 4.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3" | 0.1 | 16.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 1.5 | 5.3 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 12.8 | 0.3 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,871
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
779
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Broadus's climate means for you
Broadus runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,871 heating and 779 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: Broadus, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Broadus, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00241127, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Broadus averages 14.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 6,871 heating degree days and 779 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Broadus scores 54/100 (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 January-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 Broadus, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Broadus, Montana is 48°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Broadus get? ▼
Broadus receives 14.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Broadus? ▼
Broadus has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Broadus? ▼
Broadus has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Broadus? ▼
Broadus has 6,871 heating degree days and 779 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 Broadus climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00241127 near Broadus.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00241127. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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