Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Virginia City, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 15.7"
- Annual precip
- 106d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Virginia City
Virginia City, Montana averages 44°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 15.7"
- annual precipitation · 65" snow
- 106 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
57°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
15.7"
Annual Snow
64.7"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.7"
Plus 64.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Virginia City) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Virginia City area.
How Virginia City compares to every U.S. city
Virginia City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Virginia City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Virginia City, 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 11.2" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 8.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9" | 6.6" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 10.7" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 4.3" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7" | 0.2" | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2" | 0.2" | 3.4 | 0.1 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 3.6" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 7.7" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 12.2" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 11.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 8.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 6.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 10.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
Snow: 4.3"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
Snow: 0.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 3.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 7.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 12.2"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
106 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,856
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
183
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Virginia City's climate means for you
Virginia City runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 106 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,856 heating and 183 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: Virginia City, MT
Virginia City, Montana runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 31°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 USC00248597, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Virginia City sees about 15.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 64.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 106 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 4 and the first fall freeze near September 18. On the energy side, 7,856 heating degree days and 183 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Virginia City scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 December-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 Virginia City, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Virginia City, Montana is 44°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Virginia City get? ▼
Virginia City receives 15.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 64.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Virginia City? ▼
Virginia City has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Virginia City? ▼
Virginia City has approximately 106 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 4 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Virginia City? ▼
Virginia City has 7,856 heating degree days and 183 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 Virginia City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00248597 near Virginia City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00248597. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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