Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ovando, MT Climate
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- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 11.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ovando
Ovando, Montana averages 39°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 11.8"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
25°F
Annual Precip
11.8"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ovando) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ovando area.
How Ovando compares to every U.S. city
Ovando's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ovando
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Ovando's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 17.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0" | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 1.2 | 4.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0" | 17.6 | 0.5 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,521
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
43
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Ovando's climate means for you
Ovando runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 9,521 heating and 43 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: Ovando, MT
An annual average temperature of 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 25°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Ovando, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00246304 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 Ovando should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 9,521 heating degree days and 43 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ovando scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ovando, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ovando, Montana is 39°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Ovando get? ▼
Ovando receives 11.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ovando? ▼
Ovando has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ovando? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Ovando.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ovando? ▼
Ovando has 9,521 heating degree days and 43 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 Ovando climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00246304 near Ovando.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00246304. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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