Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Goldbutte, MT Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 14.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Goldbutte
Goldbutte, Montana averages 42°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 14.8"
- annual precipitation · 86" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
14.8"
Annual Snow
85.9"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.8"
Plus 85.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Goldbutte) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Goldbutte area.
How Goldbutte compares to every U.S. city
Goldbutte's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Goldbutte
MethodologyGoldbutte's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 12.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 12.9" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 15.1" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 10.8" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 3.7" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.3" | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.9 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.4" | 0.6 | 4.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 1.4" | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2" | 5.2" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 10.6" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 13.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 12.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 12.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 15.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 10.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
Snow: 3.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
Snow: 0.3"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
Snow: 0.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 1.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 5.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 10.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 13.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,628
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
146
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Goldbutte's climate means for you
Goldbutte runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 8,628 heating and 146 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: Goldbutte, MT
Based on station USC00243617 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Goldbutte, Montana averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°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, Goldbutte averages 14.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 85.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 8,628 heating degree days and 146 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Goldbutte scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 January-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 Goldbutte, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Goldbutte, Montana is 42°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Goldbutte get? ▼
Goldbutte receives 14.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 85.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Goldbutte? ▼
Goldbutte has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Goldbutte? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Goldbutte.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Goldbutte? ▼
Goldbutte has 8,628 heating degree days and 146 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 Goldbutte climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00243617 near Goldbutte.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00243617. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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