Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Denton, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 15.8"
- Annual precip
- 102d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Denton
Denton, Montana averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 15.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 102 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Denton) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Denton area.
How Denton compares to every U.S. city
Denton'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 Denton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Denton 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8" | 10.5 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.1 | 8.4 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5" | 0.6 | 7.5 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 6.8 | 2.1 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2" | 21.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
102 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,278
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
216
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Denton's climate means for you
Denton runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 102 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,278 heating and 216 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: Denton, MT
Based on station USC00242347 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Denton, Montana averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January 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.
Beyond temperature, Denton averages 15.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 102 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 1 and the first fall freeze near September 11. Turning to energy use, 8,278 heating degree days and 216 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Denton 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 January-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 Denton, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Denton, Montana is 43°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Denton get? ▼
Denton receives 15.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Denton? ▼
Denton 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 Denton? ▼
Denton has approximately 102 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 1 and the first fall freeze around September 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Denton? ▼
Denton has 8,278 heating degree days and 216 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 Denton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00242347 near Denton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00242347. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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