Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Montauk, NY Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 44.3"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Montauk
Montauk, New York averages 53°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 44.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 222 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
44.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Montauk) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Montauk area.
How Montauk compares to every U.S. city
Montauk's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Montauk
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Montauk, 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,041
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
715
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Montauk's climate means for you
Montauk runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,041 heating and 715 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: Montauk, NY
Montauk, New York runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 47°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 USW00054780, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Montauk should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 44.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 15. And on the energy front, 5,041 heating degree days and 715 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Montauk scores 68/100 (Good), 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 January-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 Montauk, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Montauk, New York is 53°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Montauk get? ▼
Montauk receives 44.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Montauk? ▼
Montauk has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Montauk? ▼
Montauk has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Montauk? ▼
Montauk has 5,041 heating degree days and 715 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 Montauk climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054780 near Montauk.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054780. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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