Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shonkin, MT Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 22.8"
- Annual precip
- 120d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shonkin
Shonkin, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 22.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 120 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 (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
22.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shonkin) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Shonkin area.
How Shonkin compares to every U.S. city
Shonkin's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Shonkin
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Shonkin 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.4 | 3.7 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
February 0.8"
March 1.2"
April 3.0"
May 3.8"
June 3.8"
July 1.7"
August 1.7"
September 2.3"
October 1.6"
November 1.2"
December 0.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
120 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,807
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
228
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Shonkin's climate means for you
Shonkin runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 120 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,807 heating and 228 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: Shonkin, MT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Shonkin, Montana as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00247540, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Shonkin should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 22.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 120 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 21. And on the energy front, 7,807 heating degree days and 228 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shonkin scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Shonkin, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shonkin, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Shonkin get? ▼
Shonkin receives 22.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shonkin? ▼
Shonkin has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Shonkin? ▼
Shonkin has approximately 120 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shonkin? ▼
Shonkin has 7,807 heating degree days and 228 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 Shonkin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247540 near Shonkin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247540. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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