Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hinsdale, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 16.3"
- Annual precip
- 134d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hinsdale
Hinsdale, Montana averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 16.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 134 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
16.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hinsdale) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hinsdale area.
How Hinsdale compares to every U.S. city
Hinsdale'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 Hinsdale
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hinsdale's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 4.2 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
4.2 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
134 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,506
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
441
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hinsdale's climate means for you
Hinsdale runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 134 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,506 heating and 441 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: Hinsdale, MT
Based on station USC00244180 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hinsdale, Montana averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 31°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hinsdale should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 134 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 26. And on the energy front, 8,506 heating degree days and 441 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hinsdale 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 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 Hinsdale, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hinsdale, Montana is 43°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Hinsdale get? ▼
Hinsdale receives 16.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hinsdale? ▼
Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale? ▼
Hinsdale has approximately 134 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hinsdale? ▼
Hinsdale has 8,506 heating degree days and 441 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 Hinsdale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00244180 near Hinsdale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00244180. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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