Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Livingston, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 16.3"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Livingston
Livingston, Montana averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 16.3"
- annual precipitation · 63" snow
- 129 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
16.3"
Annual Snow
62.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.3"
Plus 62.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Livingston) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Livingston area.
How Livingston compares to every U.S. city
Livingston'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 Livingston
MethodologyLivingston'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 | 35°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 9.6" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 9.6" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 9.2" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 8.0" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 2.4" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.3" | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5" | 3.5" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9" | 7.9" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 12.1" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 9.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 9.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 9.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 8.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 2.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
Snow: 0.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
Snow: 0.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 3.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 7.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 12.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,278
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
239
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Livingston's climate means for you
Livingston runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,278 heating and 239 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: Livingston, MT
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 34°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Livingston, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00245080 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Livingston receives roughly 16.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 62.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 129 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near September 25. For energy use, 7,278 heating degree days and 239 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Livingston scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Livingston, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Livingston, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Livingston get? ▼
Livingston receives 16.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 62.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Livingston? ▼
Livingston 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 Livingston? ▼
Livingston has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Livingston? ▼
Livingston has 7,278 heating degree days and 239 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 Livingston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00245080 near Livingston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00245080. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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