+2.7°F
Temperature rise since 1950
~15 inches
Average annual precipitation
+12 days since 1950
Frost-free season increase
44.1°F
Statewide average temp (2023)
Historical data
Coming soon
Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature rise since 1950 (°F) | 2.7 | 1.8 |
National ranking
Montana ranks #19 of 30 states by annual precipitation.
| #1 | Georgia | 1,270 |
| #2 | North Carolina | 1,250 |
| #3 | New Jersey | 1,180 |
| #4 | Virginia | 1,100 |
| #5 | Ohio | 1,040 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | 840 |
| #7 | Washington | 840 |
| #8 | Michigan | 830 |
| #9 | Arizona | 340 |
| #10 | Illinois | 39 |
| #11 | Vermont | 20 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 15 |
| #13 | Delaware | 13.5 |
| #14 | Utah | 12 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 10.6 |
| #16 | Maine | 3.2 |
| #17 | Minnesota | 3 |
| #18 | New Hampshire | 3 |
| #19 | Montana | 2.7 |
| #20 | Colorado | 2.5 |
| #21 | Oregon | 2.2 |
| #22 | Wyoming | 2 |
| #23 | Massachusetts | 1.6 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.4 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 1.4 |
| #26 | Indiana | 1.2 |
| #27 | Missouri | 1 |
| #28 | Alaska | 1 |
| #29 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Montana climate indicators show accelerated warming compared to the national average, affecting snowpack, glaciers and growing seasons. Montana climate data from NOAA underpins state adaptation planning for agriculture and water.
Did you know?
- Glacier National Park has lost most of its historic glaciers due to warming trends.