Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moccasin Exp Stn, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 15.1"
- Annual precip
- 115d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moccasin Exp Stn
Moccasin Exp Stn, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 15.1"
- annual precipitation · 45" snow
- 115 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
44°F (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
15.1"
Annual Snow
44.5"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.1"
Plus 44.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moccasin Exp Stn) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Moccasin Exp Stn area.
How Moccasin Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Moccasin Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moccasin Exp Stn
MethodologyZooming out from Moccasin Exp Stn's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 8.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 5.9" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 6.7" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 7.5" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 1.7" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5" | 0.2" | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 3.1" | 16.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 5.5" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 5.8" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 8.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 5.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 6.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 7.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 1.7"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
Snow: 0.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 3.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 5.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 5.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
115 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,074
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
249
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moccasin Exp Stn's climate means for you
Moccasin Exp Stn runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 115 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,074 heating and 249 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: Moccasin Exp Stn, MT
An annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Moccasin Exp Stn, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00245761 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Moccasin Exp Stn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.1 inches, with 44.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 115 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 28 and the first fall freeze near September 20. And on the energy front, 8,074 heating degree days and 249 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moccasin Exp Stn scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moccasin Exp Stn, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moccasin Exp Stn, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Moccasin Exp Stn get? ▼
Moccasin Exp Stn receives 15.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moccasin Exp Stn? ▼
Moccasin Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moccasin Exp Stn? ▼
Moccasin Exp Stn has approximately 115 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 28 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moccasin Exp Stn? ▼
Moccasin Exp Stn has 8,074 heating degree days and 249 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 Moccasin Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00245761 near Moccasin Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00245761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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