Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Norris Madison Pwr House, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 18.4"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Norris Madison Pwr House
Norris Madison Pwr House, Montana averages 49°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 18.4"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 163 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
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
18.4"
Annual Snow
51.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Plus 51.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Norris Madison Pwr House) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Norris Madison Pwr House area.
How Norris Madison Pwr House compares to every U.S. city
Norris Madison Pwr House's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Norris Madison Pwr House
MethodologyZooming out from Norris Madison Pwr House'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 7.1" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 12.9" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2" | 7.1" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3" | 5.3" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 1.6" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7" | 2.7" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 5.4" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 9.7" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 7.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 12.9"
5.9 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
Snow: 7.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 5.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
Snow: 1.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 2.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 5.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 9.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,262
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Norris Madison Pwr House's climate means for you
Norris Madison Pwr House runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,262 heating and 523 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: Norris Madison Pwr House, MT
Norris Madison Pwr House, Montana runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00246157, 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. Norris Madison Pwr House sees about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 51.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 10. On the energy side, 6,262 heating degree days and 523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Norris Madison Pwr House scores 44/100 (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 December-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 Norris Madison Pwr House, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Norris Madison Pwr House, Montana is 49°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Norris Madison Pwr House get? ▼
Norris Madison Pwr House receives 18.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Norris Madison Pwr House? ▼
Norris Madison Pwr House has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Norris Madison Pwr House? ▼
Norris Madison Pwr House has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Norris Madison Pwr House? ▼
Norris Madison Pwr House has 6,262 heating degree days and 523 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 Norris Madison Pwr House climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00246157 near Norris Madison Pwr House.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00246157. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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