Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 15.6"
- Annual precip
- 122d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Plevna
Plevna, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 15.6"
- annual precipitation · 34" snow
- 122 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
15.6"
Annual Snow
34.2"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.6"
Plus 34.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Plevna) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Plevna area.
How Plevna compares to every U.S. city
Plevna's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Plevna
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Plevna captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5" | 5.9" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 5.6" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 5.4" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6" | 4.8" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 1.3" | 6.5 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 11.8 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 0.1" | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2" | 2.0" | 16.1 | 0.2 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 4.1" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 5.0" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 5.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 5.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 5.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 4.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
Snow: 1.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
Snow: 0.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 2.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 4.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 5.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
122 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,074
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
514
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Plevna's climate means for you
Plevna runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 122 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,074 heating and 514 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: Plevna, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Plevna, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00246601, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Plevna averages 15.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 34.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 122 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 20. As for energy demand, 8,074 heating degree days and 514 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Plevna scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Plevna, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Plevna, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Plevna get? ▼
Plevna receives 15.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Plevna? ▼
Plevna has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Plevna? ▼
Plevna has approximately 122 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Plevna? ▼
Plevna has 8,074 heating degree days and 514 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 Plevna climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00246601 near Plevna.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00246601. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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