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Montrose, PA rainfall, snowfall and frost dates
Thirty-year averages for Montrose from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals: rain and snow by month, the last and first freeze, the growing season, and a frost check for any date.
Montrose averages 46.71 in. of precipitation and 82.7 in. of snow a year. The median last spring freeze (32°F) is May 14 and the median first fall freeze is Oct. 2, a growing season of about 141 days. From NOAA’s Montrose station; checked Nov. 13, 2026.
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Dates from January through July check the last spring freeze. Dates from August on check the first fall freeze.
From NOAA’s freeze probabilities for this station. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring and earlier in fall than the station.
Montrose frost dates
| 32°F freeze | 9 in 10 years | 1 in 2 years | 1 in 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring freeze comes after | April 29 | May 14 | May 28 |
| First fall freeze comes before | Oct. 15 | Oct. 2 | Sept. 20 |
Hard freeze (28°F): the median last one in spring is May 2 and the median first one in fall is Oct. 15. The growing season between the median 32°F freezes, May 14 to Oct. 2, runs about 141 days.
Planting tender plants after May 28 means a freeze afterward in only about 1 year in 10. Planting on May 14 leaves even odds. For lawn seeding windows, see our Pennsylvania grass seed guide.
Montrose rain and snow by month
| Month | Precipitation (in.) | Snow (in.) | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.37 | 20.6 | 31.1 | 12.5 |
| February | 2.83 | 15.9 | 33.2 | 12.7 |
| March | 3.57 | 18.6 | 41.2 | 20.9 |
| April | 4.07 | 4.5 | 54.9 | 31.5 |
| May | 4.26 | 0.2 | 67.1 | 42.4 |
| June | 4.64 | 0.0 | 74.8 | 52.3 |
| July | 4.64 | 0.0 | 79.7 | 55.7 |
| August | 3.80 | 0.0 | 78.6 | 54.4 |
| September | 4.53 | 0.0 | 71.2 | 46.5 |
| October | 4.10 | 0.5 | 59.0 | 36.2 |
| November | 3.32 | 7.5 | 46.6 | 27.3 |
| December | 3.58 | 14.9 | 35.6 | 19.2 |
| Year | 46.71 | 82.7 | Average 45.2°F | |
Precipitation is rain plus the water in melted snow and ice. Snow is the depth of new snowfall. Monthly figures are NOAA’s normals and may not add exactly to the yearly totals because of rounding.
- Wettest month: June, 4.64 in. Driest: February, 2.83 in.
- Snowiest month: January, 20.6 in. Months averaging 1 in. or more: November through April. December through February bring about 62% of the year’s snow.
- Average lows at or below 32°F: November through April.
- Coldest nights: January, average low 12.5°F. Warmest days: July, average high 79.7°F.
Planning outdoor work in Montrose
Average lows sit at or below freezing from November through April, so plan base work, planting and seeding around the frost dates above. Frost depth and ground snow load for footings and roofs are set by your town; our design criteria by ZIP tool shows who sets them for your address. For planting beds, start with a soil test.
Towns near Montrose
| Town | Miles | Precip. (in.) | Snow (in.) | Median last freeze | Median first freeze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda | 31 | 38.62 | 37.8 | May 2 | Oct. 15 |
| Dushore | 36 | 43.43 | 41.4 | May 14 | Oct. 2 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 36 | 38.72 | 45.1 | April 23 | Oct. 20 |
| Laporte | 44 | 53.27 | 69.7 | May 6 | Oct. 7 |
| Hawley | 44 | 45.13 | 47.1 | May 10 | Oct. 4 |
| Benton | 50 | 48.42 | 46.0 | May 4 | Oct. 11 |
Miles are straight-line distances between NOAA stations. See every town on our Pennsylvania rainfall and snowfall by town chart.
Questions
How much snow does Montrose, PA get a year?
Montrose averages 82.7 in. of snow a year, per NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for its Montrose station. The snowiest month is January, at 20.6 in.
How much rain does Montrose, PA get a year?
Montrose averages 46.71 in. of precipitation a year, counting rain and melted snow. The wettest month is June, at 4.64 in.
When is the last frost in Montrose, PA?
The median last 32°F freeze in Montrose is May 14. In 1 year in 10 it comes after May 28, and in 9 years in 10 after April 29.
When is the first frost in Montrose, PA?
The median first 32°F freeze in Montrose is Oct. 2. In 1 year in 10 it comes before Sept. 20, and in 9 years in 10 before Oct. 15.
How long is the growing season in Montrose?
About 141 days between the median last and first 32°F freezes, May 14 to Oct. 2.
What is the coldest month in Montrose?
January, with an average low of 12.5°F and an average high of 31.1°F.
About this data
Station: NOAA’s Montrose station (GHCN USC00365915), elevation 1,420 ft, 41.851° N, 75.858° W. These are NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, 30-year averages that NOAA recomputes every 10 years. NOAA rates this station’s precipitation normals representative, its snow normals provisional and its temperature and freeze normals representative. Representative means at least 10 years of data, with missing months filled from nearby stations. Provisional means at least 10 years of data, with gaps NOAA could not fill from nearby stations.
Your yard can differ from the station. Elevation, valleys and hillsides change how much snow falls and when the first and last freezes come.
Sources: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals; annual and seasonal normals for USC00365915; monthly normals for USC00365915; NOAA normals file documentation. Checked Nov. 13, 2026.
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