Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Western AG Rsch Ctr, MT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.4"
- Annual precip
- 121d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Western AG Rsch Ctr
Western AG Rsch Ctr, 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
- 11.4"
- precipitation, annual total
- 121 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
11.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Western AG Rsch Ctr) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Western AG Rsch Ctr area.
How Western AG Rsch Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Western AG Rsch Ctr'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 Western AG Rsch Ctr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Western AG Rsch Ctr, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 4.6 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7" | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 8.4 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
June 1.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
121 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,256
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
252
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Western AG Rsch Ctr's climate means for you
Western AG Rsch Ctr runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 121 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,256 heating and 252 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: Western AG Rsch Ctr, MT
Based on station USC00248783 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Western AG Rsch Ctr, Montana averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Western AG Rsch Ctr averages 11.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 121 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 21. Turning to energy use, 7,256 heating degree days and 252 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Western AG Rsch Ctr scores 54/100 (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 December-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 Western AG Rsch Ctr, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Western AG Rsch Ctr, Montana is 46°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Western AG Rsch Ctr get? ▼
Western AG Rsch Ctr receives 11.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Western AG Rsch Ctr? ▼
Western AG Rsch Ctr 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 Western AG Rsch Ctr? ▼
Western AG Rsch Ctr has approximately 121 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Western AG Rsch Ctr? ▼
Western AG Rsch Ctr has 7,256 heating degree days and 252 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 Western AG Rsch Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00248783 near Western AG Rsch Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00248783. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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