Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elliston, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 19.1"
- Annual precip
- 91d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elliston
Elliston, 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
- 19.1"
- annual precipitation
- 91 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
27°F
Annual Precip
19.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elliston) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Elliston area.
How Elliston compares to every U.S. city
Elliston'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 Elliston
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Elliston, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4" | 0.1 | 5.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4" | 0.7 | 4.1 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 8.4 | 0.4 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (0°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
February 1.0"
March 1.4"
April 1.8"
May 2.5"
June 2.8"
July 1.4"
August 1.4"
September 1.4"
October 1.8"
November 1.5"
December 1.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
91 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,075
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
105
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Elliston's climate means for you
Elliston runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 91 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,075 heating and 105 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: Elliston, MT
In Elliston, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00242738, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Elliston should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 19.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 91 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 9 and the first fall freeze near September 8. And on the energy front, 9,075 heating degree days and 105 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elliston scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Elliston, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elliston, Montana is 40°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Elliston get? ▼
Elliston receives 19.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elliston? ▼
Elliston 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 Elliston? ▼
Elliston has approximately 91 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 9 and the first fall freeze around September 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elliston? ▼
Elliston has 9,075 heating degree days and 105 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 Elliston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00242738 near Elliston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00242738. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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