Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stanford, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.3"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stanford
Stanford, Montana averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.3"
- annual precipitation
- 119 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
17.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stanford) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Stanford area.
How Stanford compares to every U.S. city
Stanford'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 Stanford
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Stanford'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 | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.2 | 4.3 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,671
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
278
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Stanford's climate means for you
Stanford runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,671 heating and 278 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: Stanford, MT
Stanford, Montana runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00247864, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Stanford averages 17.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 119 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 25 and the first fall freeze near September 21. Turning to energy use, 7,671 heating degree days and 278 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stanford scores 44/100 (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 Stanford, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stanford, Montana is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Stanford get? ▼
Stanford receives 17.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stanford? ▼
Stanford 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 Stanford? ▼
Stanford has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 25 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stanford? ▼
Stanford has 7,671 heating degree days and 278 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 Stanford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247864 near Stanford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247864. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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