Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
W Yellowstone Gateway, MT Climate
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- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 26.0"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for W Yellowstone Gateway
W Yellowstone Gateway, Montana averages 35°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 26.0"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
35°F (2°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
20°F
Annual Precip
26.0"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (W Yellowstone Gateway) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the W Yellowstone Gateway area.
How W Yellowstone Gateway compares to every U.S. city
W Yellowstone Gateway's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for W Yellowstone Gateway
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for W Yellowstone Gateway 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 10.9 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3" | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 8.4 | 0.4 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.3"
February 2.1"
March 2.2"
April 2.3"
May 2.7"
June 2.5"
July 1.3"
August 1.4"
September 1.7"
October 1.9"
November 2.6"
December 3.0"
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
10,849
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
16
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What W Yellowstone Gateway's climate means for you
W Yellowstone Gateway runs 35°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 10,849 heating and 16 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: W Yellowstone Gateway, MT
An annual average temperature of 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 20°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for W Yellowstone Gateway, Montana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00248858 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in W Yellowstone Gateway should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 10,849 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, W Yellowstone Gateway scores 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in W Yellowstone Gateway, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in W Yellowstone Gateway, Montana is 35°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does W Yellowstone Gateway get? ▼
W Yellowstone Gateway receives 26.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for W Yellowstone Gateway? ▼
W Yellowstone Gateway has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in W Yellowstone Gateway? ▼
Growing season data is not available for W Yellowstone Gateway.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in W Yellowstone Gateway? ▼
W Yellowstone Gateway has 10,849 heating degree days and 16 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 W Yellowstone Gateway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00248858 near W Yellowstone Gateway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00248858. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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