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Helena, MT vs Scottsbluff, NE

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On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Scottsbluff. Helena averages 189 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Scottsbluff, Nebraska gets 14.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Helena, Montana gets 12.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Scottsbluff averages 38.9 inches of snow per year. Helena averages 42.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Summer High: the July high is around 89.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14.4
Rain: averages 14.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38.9 inches of snow a year

Helena, Montana
Summer High: the July high is around 83.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13.8
Rain: averages 12.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Scottsbluff

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Scottsbluff is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Nebraska.

7.1 / 10

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Scottsbluff, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Helena

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Helena is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

6.6 / 10

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Helena, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Helena, MT	Scottsbluff, NE
January	32° / 14°	41° / 14°
February	37° / 17°	44° / 16°
March	46° / 24°	52° / 24°
April	56° / 31°	61° / 32°
May	65° / 39°	71° / 43°
June	74° / 47°	82° / 53°
July	83° / 52°	89° / 58°
August	83° / 51°	87° / 56°
September	71° / 43°	78° / 46°
October	57° / 33°	64° / 34°
November	41° / 23°	50° / 22°
December	32° / 14°	40° / 13°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Helena / Scottsbluff

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	29 / 30	6 / 3	5 / 4
February	0 / 0	26 / 27	6 / 4	4 / 4
March	0 / 0	26 / 26	7 / 6	4 / 4
April	0 / 0	16 / 14	8 / 8	2 / 2
May	0 / 1	5 / 2	11 / 11	1 / 0
June	1 / 6	0 / 0	11 / 10	0 / 0
July	7 / 15	0 / 0	8 / 7	0 / 0
August	6 / 12	0 / 0	7 / 7	0 / 0
September	1 / 4	2 / 1	6 / 7	1 / 0
October	0 / 0	13 / 12	6 / 6	1 / 1
November	0 / 0	24 / 27	7 / 5	4 / 3
December	0 / 0	29 / 31	7 / 4	5 / 4

July is the hottest month for Helena with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Helena, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Helena are June, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Scottsbluff with an average high temperature of 89.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Nebraska. In Scottsbluff, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Scottsbluff are September, June and May.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Helena with an average of 13.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsbluff with an average of 13.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 15.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 38.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 170.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 169.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 16.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 11.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.

June is the wettest month in Helena with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.6 inches in Helena means that it is drier than most places in Montana.

June is the wettest month in Scottsbluff with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.9 inches in Scottsbluff means that it is one of the driest places in Nebraska.

May is the rainiest month in Helena with 11.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 89.6 rainy days annually in Helena, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Scottsbluff with 10.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 75.5 rainy days annually in Scottsbluff, which is less rainy than most places in Nebraska. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.1 inches in Helena means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 38.9 inches in Scottsbluff means that it is one of the snowiest places in Nebraska.

March is the snowiest month in Helena with 7.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Scottsbluff with 7.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Helena, MT vs Scottsbluff, NE

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Helena / Scottsbluff

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Helena with an average of 13.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsbluff with an average of 13.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 15.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 38.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 170.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 169.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.

An annual snowfall of 42.1 inches in Helena means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 38.9 inches in Scottsbluff means that it is one of the snowiest places in Nebraska.

March is the snowiest month in Helena with 7.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Scottsbluff with 7.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Helena / Scottsbluff

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Helena with an average of 13.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsbluff with an average of 13.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 15.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.In Scottsbluff, there are 38.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 170.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.In Scottsbluff, there are 169.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.

An annual snowfall of 42.1 inches in Helena means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.An annual snowfall of 38.9 inches in Scottsbluff means that it is one of the snowiest places in Nebraska.

March is the snowiest month in Helena with 7.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.March is the snowiest month in Scottsbluff with 7.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Helena with an average of 13.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsbluff with an average of 13.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 15.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 38.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.

In Helena, there are 170.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Scottsbluff, there are 169.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.

An annual snowfall of 42.1 inches in Helena means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 38.9 inches in Scottsbluff means that it is one of the snowiest places in Nebraska.

March is the snowiest month in Helena with 7.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Scottsbluff with 7.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.