Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Phillipsburg RS, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 16.5"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Phillipsburg RS
Phillipsburg RS, Montana averages 42°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 16.5"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
16.5"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Phillipsburg RS) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Phillipsburg RS area.
How Phillipsburg RS compares to every U.S. city
Phillipsburg RS'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 Phillipsburg RS
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Phillipsburg RS'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5" | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 9.8 | 0.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
February 0.8"
March 1.1"
April 1.6"
May 2.6"
June 2.5"
July 1.2"
August 1.1"
September 1.4"
October 1.4"
November 1.1"
December 0.8"
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
8,421
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
60
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Phillipsburg RS's climate means for you
Phillipsburg RS runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,421 heating and 60 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: Phillipsburg RS, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Phillipsburg RS, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00246472, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Phillipsburg RS averages 16.5 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 8,421 heating degree days and 60 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Phillipsburg RS scores 47/100 (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 December-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 Phillipsburg RS, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Phillipsburg RS, Montana is 42°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Phillipsburg RS get? ▼
Phillipsburg RS receives 16.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Phillipsburg RS? ▼
Phillipsburg RS 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 Phillipsburg RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Phillipsburg RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Phillipsburg RS? ▼
Phillipsburg RS has 8,421 heating degree days and 60 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 Phillipsburg RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00246472 near Phillipsburg RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00246472. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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