Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Darby, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 15.1"
- Annual precip
- 122d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Darby
Darby, Montana averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 15.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 122 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
15.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Darby) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Darby area.
How Darby compares to every U.S. city
Darby'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 Darby
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Darby 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 4.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1" | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.1 | 8.0 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 13.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
122 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,589
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
178
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Darby's climate means for you
Darby runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 122 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,589 heating and 178 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: Darby, MT
Based on station USC00242221 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Darby, Montana averages 45°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 33°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 Darby should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 122 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 23. And on the energy front, 7,589 heating degree days and 178 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Darby 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 Darby, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Darby, Montana is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Darby get? ▼
Darby receives 15.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Darby? ▼
Darby 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 Darby? ▼
Darby has approximately 122 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Darby? ▼
Darby has 7,589 heating degree days and 178 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 Darby climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00242221 near Darby.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00242221. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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