Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg 2 stations
Ryegate, MT Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 14.3"
- Annual precip
- 115d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ryegate
Ryegate, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 14.3"
- annual precipitation · 53" snow
- 115 days
- frost-free days per 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 (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
14.3"
Annual Snow
52.9"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Plus 52.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ryegate) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Ryegate area.
How Ryegate compares to every U.S. city
Ryegate's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ryegate
MethodologyRyegate's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 8.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 8.3" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 10.1" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 6.0" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 0.7" | 8.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 6.4 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.3" | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0" | 3.6" | 20.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 7.2" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 8.4" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 8.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 8.3"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 10.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 6.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 0.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 1.2"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
Snow: 0.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 3.6"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 7.2"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 8.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
115 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
259
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ryegate's climate means for you
Ryegate runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 115 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,074 heating and 259 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: Ryegate, MT
In Ryegate, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ryegate should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 14.3 inches, with 52.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 115 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 18. And on the energy front, 8,074 heating degree days and 259 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ryegate scores 34/100 (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 Ryegate, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ryegate, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Ryegate get? ▼
Ryegate receives 14.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ryegate? ▼
Ryegate has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ryegate? ▼
Ryegate has approximately 115 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ryegate? ▼
Ryegate has 8,074 heating degree days and 259 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 Ryegate climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Ryegate.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247263. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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