Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stevensville, MT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 12.4"
- Annual precip
- 120d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stevensville
Stevensville, Montana averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 12.4"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 120 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
12.4"
Annual Snow
17.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Plus 17.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stevensville) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Stevensville area.
How Stevensville compares to every U.S. city
Stevensville'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 Stevensville
MethodologyStevensville'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 | 35°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 4.0" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 3.0" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 1.5" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9" | 0.1" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 0.5 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 10.4 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 1.6" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1" | 6.8" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 4.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 3.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 1.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
Snow: 0.1"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
10.0 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.5 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 1.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 6.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
120 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,270
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
217
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Stevensville's climate means for you
Stevensville runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 120 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,270 heating and 217 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: Stevensville, MT
Stevensville, Montana runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 33°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 USC00247894, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Stevensville receives roughly 12.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 17.1 inches typically falling as snow. 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 22 and the first fall freeze near September 19. For energy use, 7,270 heating degree days and 217 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stevensville scores 54/100 (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 Stevensville, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stevensville, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Stevensville get? ▼
Stevensville receives 12.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stevensville? ▼
Stevensville 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 Stevensville? ▼
Stevensville has approximately 120 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 22 and the first fall freeze around September 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stevensville? ▼
Stevensville has 7,270 heating degree days and 217 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 Stevensville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247894 near Stevensville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247894. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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