Scottsbluff, United States experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Scottsbluff, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Scottsbluff, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 19°C / 5°C
Feels Like 15°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 34 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 51%
Wind Speed 25 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 18 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
3days
November
Avg High13°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
28 km/h
April (Gusts 51)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:20
Daylight 15.2h
Sunset 20:33
Live conditions—
Scottsbluff on the map · live conditions
Scottsbluff, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Scottsbluff
- Population
- 14.8K
- Elevation
- 1,186 m
- Coordinates
- 41.87°, -103.67°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 7 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -6°C . Feb: 7°C / -5°C . Mar: 13°C / -1°C . Apr: 18°C / 3°C . May: 22°C / 8°C . Jun: 30°C / 15°C . Jul: 33°C / 19°C . Aug: 32°C / 18°C . Sep: 28°C / 14°C . Oct: 19°C / 6°C . Nov: 13°C / 0°C . Dec: 7°C / -4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 18 mm. Feb: 18 mm. Mar: 51 mm. Apr: 46 mm. May: 89 mm. Jun: 44 mm. Jul: 38 mm. Aug: 25 mm. Sep: 24 mm. Oct: 22 mm. Nov: 19 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 58%. Feb: 52%. Mar: 52%. Apr: 51%. May: 58%. Jun: 49%. Jul: 48%. Aug: 49%. Sep: 46%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 51%. Dec: 53%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 27 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 27 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 8 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 7 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -6°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 74 mm | May · 89 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 31 km/h | Apr · 28 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -6°C | 0°C / -11°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 7.2h Good | 58% Moderate | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 7°C / -5°C | 1°C / -11°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 52% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 13°C / -1°C | 8°C / -6°C | 7days (51 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 52% Moderate | 5.4 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 3°C | 13°C / -2°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 6.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 8°C | 19°C / 5°C | 12days (89 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 15°C | 29°C / 13°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 12.7h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 19°C | 32°C / 18°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 13h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 18°C | 31°C / 17°C | 6days (25 mm) Good | 11.9h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 14°C | 26°C / 11°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 6°C | 15°C / 1°C | 5days (22 mm) Good | 9h Good | 50% Moderate | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 13°C / 0°C | 8°C / -4°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 7.9h Good | 51% Moderate | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / -4°C | 2°C / -9°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 7.1h Good | 53% Moderate | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Scottsbluff are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Scottsbluff, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Scottsbluff is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Scottsbluff is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (22°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Scottsbluff is May, averaging 89mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Scottsbluff receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Scottsbluff.
The least favorable months to visit Scottsbluff are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Scottsbluff is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Scottsbluff is 51%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Scottsbluff receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 18 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Scottsbluff are 25 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 28 km/h (18 mph) (gusts up to 51 km/h / 32 mph).
Scottsbluff averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Scottsbluff is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Scottsbluff has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Scottsbluff ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Scottsbluff. It earns a climate score of 8.7/10 with Excellent.
For June in Scottsbluff, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 8 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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