Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lincoln RS, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 18.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lincoln RS
Lincoln RS, Montana averages 41°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 18.8"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
18.8"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lincoln RS) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lincoln RS area.
How Lincoln RS compares to every U.S. city
Lincoln RS'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 Lincoln RS
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Lincoln RS'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0" | 12.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.4 | 5.8 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 12.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
8.1 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
8,788
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
70
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lincoln RS's climate means for you
Lincoln RS runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,788 heating and 70 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: Lincoln RS, MT
In Lincoln RS, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00245040, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lincoln RS should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 8,788 heating degree days and 70 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lincoln RS scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lincoln RS, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lincoln RS, Montana is 41°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Lincoln RS get? ▼
Lincoln RS receives 18.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lincoln RS? ▼
Lincoln RS 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 Lincoln RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Lincoln RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lincoln RS? ▼
Lincoln RS has 8,788 heating degree days and 70 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 Lincoln RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00245040 near Lincoln RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00245040. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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