Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wise Rvr, MT Climate
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- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 12.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wise Rvr
Wise Rvr, Montana averages 38°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 12.9"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
22°F
Annual Precip
12.9"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wise Rvr) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wise Rvr area.
How Wise Rvr compares to every U.S. city
Wise Rvr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wise Rvr
MethodologyZooming out from Wise Rvr's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 31°F (0°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0" | 10.6 | 0.2 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 9.6 | 0.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2" | 20.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
11.6 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
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
9,919
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
6
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Wise Rvr's climate means for you
Wise Rvr runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 9,919 heating and 6 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: Wise Rvr, MT
In Wise Rvr, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 22°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00249082, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wise Rvr receives roughly 12.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 9,919 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wise Rvr scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wise Rvr, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wise Rvr, Montana is 38°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Wise Rvr get? ▼
Wise Rvr receives 12.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wise Rvr? ▼
Wise Rvr has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wise Rvr? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Wise Rvr.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wise Rvr? ▼
Wise Rvr has 9,919 heating degree days and 6 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 Wise Rvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00249082 near Wise Rvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00249082. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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