Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kalispell Glacier, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 16.8"
- Annual precip
- 102d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kalispell Glacier
Kalispell Glacier, Montana averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 16.8"
- annual precipitation · 54" snow
- 102 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
55°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
16.8"
Annual Snow
54.4"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.8"
Plus 54.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kalispell Glacier) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Kalispell Glacier area.
How Kalispell Glacier compares to every U.S. city
Kalispell Glacier's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kalispell Glacier
MethodologyKalispell Glacier'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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4" | 13.9" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 8.4" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 5.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 1.2" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8" | 0.2" | 6.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 6.2 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 6.1 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.5 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 1.1" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 8.0" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 15.9" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 13.9"
14.2 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 8.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 5.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 1.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
Snow: 0.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
6.7 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 1.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 8.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 15.9"
14.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
102 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,106
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
143
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 | 80% | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 73% | 5.5 | 30% | 48% |
| March | 65% | 6.5 | 33% | 39% |
| April | 58% | 6.9 | 40% | 30% |
| May | 62% | 6.1 | 42% | 27% |
| June | 60% | 5.4 | 59% | 15% |
| July | 52% | 5.5 | 73% | 5% |
| August | 56% | 5.0 | 61% | 13% |
| September | 66% | 4.7 | 58% | 19% |
| October | 76% | 4.3 | 35% | 45% |
| November | 80% | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 82% | 4.0 | N/A | N/A |
What Kalispell Glacier's climate means for you
Kalispell Glacier runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 102 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,106 heating and 143 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: Kalispell Glacier, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Kalispell Glacier, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 43°F, 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00244558, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Kalispell Glacier averages 16.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 54.4 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 102 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 10. As for energy demand, 8,106 heating degree days and 143 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kalispell Glacier scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kalispell Glacier, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kalispell Glacier, Montana is 43°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Kalispell Glacier get? ▼
Kalispell Glacier receives 16.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 54.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kalispell Glacier? ▼
Kalispell Glacier has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kalispell Glacier? ▼
Kalispell Glacier has approximately 102 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kalispell Glacier? ▼
Kalispell Glacier has 8,106 heating degree days and 143 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 Kalispell Glacier climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00244558 near Kalispell Glacier.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00244558. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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