Sand Coulee, MT has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually reach between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. During the winter months, temperatures usually range from 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop to near zero in some cases. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year with occasional rain showers or snowfall throughout.
Sand Coulee, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sand Coulee averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Sand Coulee. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sand Coulee gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year