Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dillon U OF Montana Western, MT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dillon U OF Montana Western
Dillon U OF Montana Western, 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
- 11.3"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 100 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Annual Snow
11.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Plus 11.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dillon U OF Montana Western) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dillon U OF Montana Western area.
How Dillon U OF Montana Western compares to every U.S. city
Dillon U OF Montana Western'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 Dillon U OF Montana Western
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Dillon U OF Montana Western, 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 1.7" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 0.9" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 0.4" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5" | 0.2" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 0.1" | 7.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 4.7 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 0.4" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 2.9" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 4.6" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 1.7"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 0.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 0.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
Snow: 0.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 0.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 2.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 4.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,176
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
116
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Dillon U OF Montana Western's climate means for you
Dillon U OF Montana Western runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,176 heating and 116 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: Dillon U OF Montana Western, MT
Based on station USC00242409 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dillon U OF Montana Western, Montana averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 30°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dillon U OF Montana Western receives roughly 11.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 11.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 5 and the first fall freeze near September 13. For energy use, 8,176 heating degree days and 116 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dillon U OF Montana Western scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dillon U OF Montana Western, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dillon U OF Montana Western, Montana is 43°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Dillon U OF Montana Western get? ▼
Dillon U OF Montana Western receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dillon U OF Montana Western? ▼
Dillon U OF Montana Western 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 Dillon U OF Montana Western? ▼
Dillon U OF Montana Western has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dillon U OF Montana Western? ▼
Dillon U OF Montana Western has 8,176 heating degree days and 116 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 Dillon U OF Montana Western climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00242409 near Dillon U OF Montana Western.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00242409. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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