Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Scobey, MT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 13.5"
- Annual precip
- 101d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Scobey
Scobey, Montana averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 13.5"
- annual precipitation · 23" snow
- 101 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
13.5"
Annual Snow
22.9"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.5"
Plus 22.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Scobey) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Scobey area.
How Scobey compares to every U.S. city
Scobey'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 Scobey
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Scobey, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3" | 5.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2" | 3.4" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 2.8" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 0.8" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1" | 0.9" | 9.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 8.5 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 2.2 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 1.2" | 21.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 3.5" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3" | 4.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 5.8"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.2"
Snow: 3.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
Snow: 2.8"
3.2 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
Snow: 0.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
5.7 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
Snow: 1.2"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 3.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 4.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
101 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,292
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
305
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Scobey's climate means for you
Scobey runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 101 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,292 heating and 305 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: Scobey, MT
Scobey, Montana runs an annual average of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 26°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00247425, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Scobey averages 13.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 22.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 101 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 28 and the first fall freeze near September 6. Turning to energy use, 9,292 heating degree days and 305 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Scobey scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Scobey, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Scobey, Montana is 40°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Scobey get? ▼
Scobey receives 13.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 22.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Scobey? ▼
Scobey 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 Scobey? ▼
Scobey has approximately 101 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 28 and the first fall freeze around September 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Scobey? ▼
Scobey has 9,292 heating degree days and 305 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 Scobey climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247425 near Scobey.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247425. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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