Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 36°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lakeview, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 36°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 19.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lakeview
Lakeview, Montana averages 36°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 36°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 19.9"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
36°F (2°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
23°F
Annual Precip
19.9"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
36°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lakeview) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lakeview area.
How Lakeview compares to every U.S. city
Lakeview's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lakeview
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lakeview, 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2" | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2" | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.3"
February 1.1"
March 1.4"
April 2.1"
May 2.7"
June 2.5"
July 1.2"
August 1.2"
September 1.5"
October 2.0"
November 1.6"
December 1.2"
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
10,426
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
19
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lakeview's climate means for you
Lakeview runs 36°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 10,426 heating and 19 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: Lakeview, MT
Lakeview, Montana runs an annual average of 36°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 23°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 USC00244820, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lakeview sees about 19.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 10,426 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lakeview scores 47/100 (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 January-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 Lakeview, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lakeview, Montana is 36°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Lakeview get? ▼
Lakeview receives 19.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lakeview? ▼
Lakeview has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lakeview? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Lakeview.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lakeview? ▼
Lakeview has 10,426 heating degree days and 19 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 Lakeview climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00244820 near Lakeview.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00244820. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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