Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moorhead, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 13.1"
- Annual precip
- 128d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moorhead
Moorhead, Montana averages 46°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 13.1"
- annual precipitation · 29" snow
- 128 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
60°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
13.1"
Annual Snow
29.0"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.1"
Plus 29.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moorhead) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Moorhead area.
How Moorhead compares to every U.S. city
Moorhead's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moorhead
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Moorhead, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 5.4" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 4.7" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 4.6" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 3.7" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 0.5" | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 4.7 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 16.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 5.2 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 2.0" | 14.6 | 0.4 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4" | 3.3" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 4.8" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 5.4"
4.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 4.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 4.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 3.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 2.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 3.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 4.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
128 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,334
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
534
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moorhead's climate means for you
Moorhead runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 128 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,334 heating and 534 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: Moorhead, MT
Moorhead, Montana runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00245870, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Moorhead averages 13.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 29.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 128 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near September 22. As for energy demand, 7,334 heating degree days and 534 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moorhead scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moorhead, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moorhead, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Moorhead get? ▼
Moorhead receives 13.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 29.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moorhead? ▼
Moorhead has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moorhead? ▼
Moorhead has approximately 128 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moorhead? ▼
Moorhead has 7,334 heating degree days and 534 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 Moorhead climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00245870 near Moorhead.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00245870. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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