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Scottsbluff (NE) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Scottsbluff experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Scottsbluff is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 4°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -11°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Scottsbluff has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 402 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Scottsbluff, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 6.4 mm over 4 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Scottsbluff Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Scottsbluff (NE)

Sat   Dec 21
17°C | -8°C
SE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
16°C | -2°C
NW 9 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | -4°C
N 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Scottsbluff in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Scottsbluff?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Scottsbluff have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Scottsbluff?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Scottsbluff?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Scottsbluff?
    May tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Scottsbluff?
    January is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.