Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glasgow, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 13.4"
- Annual precip
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glasgow
Glasgow, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 13.4"
- annual precipitation · 41" snow
- 147 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
Annual Snow
40.7"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Plus 40.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glasgow) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Glasgow area.
How Glasgow compares to every U.S. city
Glasgow's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Glasgow
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Glasgow 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4" | 9.8" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 6.2" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 5.6" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 2.5" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 0.9" | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9" | 1.5" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 5.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 8.3" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 9.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 6.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 5.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 2.5"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 2.2"
Snow: 0.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 1.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 5.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 8.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,245
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
586
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79% | 9.3 | 52% | 29% |
| February | 74% | 10.1 | 47% | 35% |
| March | 60% | 11.8 | 50% | 27% |
| April | 52% | 12.2 | 48% | 26% |
| May | 57% | 11.7 | 51% | 22% |
| June | 55% | 10.5 | 64% | 12% |
| July | 48% | 10.3 | 73% | 6% |
| August | 47% | 10.5 | 70% | 10% |
| September | 55% | 10.4 | 64% | 17% |
| October | 66% | 10.5 | 55% | 28% |
| November | 76% | 9.4 | 50% | 34% |
| December | 78% | 9.0 | 51% | 31% |
What Glasgow's climate means for you
Glasgow runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,245 heating and 586 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: Glasgow, MT
Glasgow, Montana runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00094008, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Glasgow averages 13.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 40.7 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near September 30. As for energy demand, 8,245 heating degree days and 586 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glasgow scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 January-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 Glasgow, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glasgow, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Glasgow get? ▼
Glasgow receives 13.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 40.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glasgow? ▼
Glasgow has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Glasgow? ▼
Glasgow has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glasgow? ▼
Glasgow has 8,245 heating degree days and 586 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 Glasgow climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094008 near Glasgow.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094008. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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