Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Libby Dam, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 17.1"
- Annual precip
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Libby Dam
Libby Dam, Montana averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 17.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 143 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
17.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Libby Dam) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Libby Dam area.
How Libby Dam compares to every U.S. city
Libby Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Libby Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Libby Dam, 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 | 35°F (1°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8" | 6.2 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 10.6 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1" | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
14.3 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
14.4 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,046
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
292
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Libby Dam's climate means for you
Libby Dam runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,046 heating and 292 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: Libby Dam, MT
In Libby Dam, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00245011, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Libby Dam averages 17.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 7,046 heating degree days and 292 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Libby Dam scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Libby Dam, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Libby Dam, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Libby Dam get? ▼
Libby Dam receives 17.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Libby Dam? ▼
Libby Dam has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Libby Dam? ▼
Libby Dam has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Libby Dam? ▼
Libby Dam has 7,046 heating degree days and 292 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 Libby Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00245011 near Libby Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00245011. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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