Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Montrose, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.2"
- Annual precip
- 134d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Montrose
Montrose, Colorado averages 43°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.2"
- annual precipitation
- 134 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
21.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Montrose) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Montrose area.
How Montrose compares to every U.S. city
Montrose'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 Montrose
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Montrose, 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 | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 2.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
12.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
134 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,185
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
94
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Montrose's climate means for you
Montrose runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 134 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,185 heating and 94 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: Montrose, CO
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Montrose, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00003060 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 Montrose should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 21.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 134 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 8,185 heating degree days and 94 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Montrose scores 54/100 (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 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 Montrose, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Montrose, Colorado is 43°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Montrose get? ▼
Montrose receives 21.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Montrose? ▼
Montrose 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 Montrose? ▼
Montrose has approximately 134 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Montrose? ▼
Montrose has 8,185 heating degree days and 94 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 Montrose climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003060 near Montrose.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003060. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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