Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Miles City F Wiley Fld, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 12.9"
- Annual precip
- 145d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Miles City F Wiley Fld
Miles City F Wiley Fld, Montana averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 12.9"
- annual precipitation
- 145 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
12.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Miles City F Wiley Fld) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Miles City F Wiley Fld area.
How Miles City F Wiley Fld compares to every U.S. city
Miles City F Wiley Fld'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 Miles City F Wiley Fld
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Miles City F Wiley Fld, 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5" | 12.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7" | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.9 | 4.3 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 11.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.2" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 0.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
145 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,566
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
731
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 | 72% | 9.4 | 47% | 29% |
| February | 69% | 9.6 | 46% | 30% |
| March | 58% | 10.6 | 42% | 30% |
| April | 55% | 11.1 | 43% | 26% |
| May | 58% | 10.2 | 43% | 24% |
| June | 51% | 9.5 | 57% | 11% |
| July | 43% | 9.2 | 65% | 8% |
| August | 43% | 9.1 | 63% | 10% |
| September | 52% | 9.6 | 59% | 17% |
| October | 62% | 10.0 | 50% | 26% |
| November | 71% | 9.2 | 49% | 28% |
| December | 72% | 9.0 | 49% | 30% |
What Miles City F Wiley Fld's climate means for you
Miles City F Wiley Fld runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 145 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,566 heating and 731 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: Miles City F Wiley Fld, MT
Miles City F Wiley Fld, Montana runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 34°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 USW00024037, 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. Miles City F Wiley Fld sees about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 145 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near September 30. On the energy side, 7,566 heating degree days and 731 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Miles City F Wiley Fld scores 54/100 (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 Miles City F Wiley Fld, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Miles City F Wiley Fld, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Miles City F Wiley Fld get? ▼
Miles City F Wiley Fld receives 12.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Miles City F Wiley Fld? ▼
Miles City F Wiley Fld 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 Miles City F Wiley Fld? ▼
Miles City F Wiley Fld has approximately 145 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Miles City F Wiley Fld? ▼
Miles City F Wiley Fld has 7,566 heating degree days and 731 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 Miles City F Wiley Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024037 near Miles City F Wiley Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024037. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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