Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 34°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cooke City, MT Climate
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- 34°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 26.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cooke City
Cooke City, Montana averages 34°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 34°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 26.6"
- annual precipitation · 213" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
34°F (1°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
22°F
Annual Precip
26.6"
Annual Snow
213.1"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
34°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.6"
Plus 213.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cooke City) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cooke City area.
How Cooke City compares to every U.S. city
Cooke City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cooke City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cooke City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.2" | 38.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0" | 29.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9" | 31.0" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 22.4" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 9.0" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 3.4" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7" | 1.0" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2" | 13.4" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2" | 26.5" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.1" | 37.9" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.2"
Snow: 38.8"
17.3 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 29.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 31.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 22.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
Snow: 9.0"
14.1 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
Snow: 3.4"
14.5 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
Snow: 1.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
Snow: 13.4"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
Snow: 26.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 37.9"
17.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
11,222
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Cooke City's climate means for you
Cooke City runs 34°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 11,222 heating and 1 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: Cooke City, MT
An annual average temperature of 34°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 22°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Cooke City, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00241995 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cooke City receives roughly 26.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 213.1 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 11,222 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cooke City scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cooke City, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cooke City, Montana is 34°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Cooke City get? ▼
Cooke City receives 26.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 213.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cooke City? ▼
Cooke City has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cooke City? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Cooke City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cooke City? ▼
Cooke City has 11,222 heating degree days and 1 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 Cooke City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00241995 near Cooke City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00241995. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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