Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rogers Pass, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.1"
- Annual precip
- 117d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.1"
- annual precipitation
- 117 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
17.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rogers Pass) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rogers Pass area.
How Rogers Pass compares to every U.S. city
Rogers Pass'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 Rogers Pass
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rogers Pass'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) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1" | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.7 | 4.8 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
August 1.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
117 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,894
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
218
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Rogers Pass's climate means for you
Rogers Pass runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 117 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,894 heating and 218 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: Rogers Pass, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rogers Pass, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00247159, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Rogers Pass averages 17.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 117 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 15. Turning to energy use, 7,894 heating degree days and 218 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rogers Pass scores 44/100 (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 Rogers Pass, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rogers Pass, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Rogers Pass get? ▼
Rogers Pass receives 17.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rogers Pass? ▼
Rogers Pass 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 Rogers Pass? ▼
Rogers Pass has approximately 117 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rogers Pass? ▼
Rogers Pass has 7,894 heating degree days and 218 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 Rogers Pass climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247159 near Rogers Pass.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247159. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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