Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Seeley Lake RS, MT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 21.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Seeley Lake RS
Seeley Lake 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
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 21.6"
- annual precipitation · 119" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
21.6"
Annual Snow
118.9"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.6"
Plus 118.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Seeley Lake RS) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Seeley Lake RS area.
How Seeley Lake RS compares to every U.S. city
Seeley Lake 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 Seeley Lake RS
MethodologySeeley Lake RS'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6" | 30.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9" | 18.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 15.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 4.5" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 0.7" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3" | 0.4" | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 6.4 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 6.8 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 2.3" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5" | 18.0" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4" | 28.9" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
Snow: 30.4"
15.8 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
Snow: 18.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 15.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 4.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
Snow: 0.7"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
Snow: 0.4"
13.7 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
7.0 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
Snow: 2.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 18.0"
13.6 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 28.9"
15.6 days with precipitation
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
8,563
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
108
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Seeley Lake RS's climate means for you
Seeley Lake RS runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,563 heating and 108 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: Seeley Lake RS, MT
Seeley Lake RS, Montana runs an annual average of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 28°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00247448, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Seeley Lake RS averages 21.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 118.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 8,563 heating degree days and 108 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Seeley Lake RS scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Seeley Lake RS, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Seeley Lake RS, Montana is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Seeley Lake RS get? ▼
Seeley Lake RS receives 21.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 118.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Seeley Lake RS? ▼
Seeley Lake 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 Seeley Lake RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Seeley Lake RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Seeley Lake RS? ▼
Seeley Lake RS has 8,563 heating degree days and 108 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 Seeley Lake RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247448 near Seeley Lake RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247448. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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