Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Butte Bert Mooney, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 12.8"
- Annual precip
- 84d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Butte Bert Mooney
Butte Bert Mooney, Montana averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 12.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 84 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
12.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Butte Bert Mooney) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Butte Bert Mooney area.
How Butte Bert Mooney compares to every U.S. city
Butte Bert Mooney'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 Butte Bert Mooney
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Butte Bert Mooney 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) | 8°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5" | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.2 | 4.1 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 8.7 | 0.3 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
13.7 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
84 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,129
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
83
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Butte Bert Mooney's climate means for you
Butte Bert Mooney runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 84 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,129 heating and 83 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: Butte Bert Mooney, MT
An annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 26°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Butte Bert Mooney, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00024135 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Butte Bert Mooney averages 12.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 84 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 13 and the first fall freeze near September 5. Turning to energy use, 9,129 heating degree days and 83 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Butte Bert Mooney 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 Butte Bert Mooney, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Butte Bert Mooney, Montana is 40°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Butte Bert Mooney get? ▼
Butte Bert Mooney receives 12.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Butte Bert Mooney? ▼
Butte Bert Mooney 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 Butte Bert Mooney? ▼
Butte Bert Mooney has approximately 84 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 13 and the first fall freeze around September 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Butte Bert Mooney? ▼
Butte Bert Mooney has 9,129 heating degree days and 83 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 Butte Bert Mooney climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024135 near Butte Bert Mooney.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024135. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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