Updated October 2026
Scotts Bluff National Monument Weather by Month
Scotts Bluff National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 89°F and a low of 60°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 41°F and an average low of 15°F. May is the wettest month, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 8.4 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Scotts Bluff National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
89°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
15°F avg low
Wettest month
May
2.9 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
8.4 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.0 h of daylight
Average weather at Scotts Bluff by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F | 15°F | 0.3 in | 4.6 in | 9.3 h |
| February | 43°F | 17°F | 0.5 in | 8.4 in | 10.4 h |
| March | 53°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 6.4 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 61°F | 33°F | 1.7 in | 3.7 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 1.3 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 82°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 15.0 h |
| July | 89°F | 60°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 87°F | 57°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 79°F | 47°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 64°F | 34°F | 1.3 in | 2.3 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 51°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 4.7 in | 9.6 h |
| December | 40°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 8.3 in | 9.0 h |
| Year total | 15.8 in | 39.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00257667, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Scotts Bluff is at that time of year.
Scotts Bluff weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 40°F in December to 43°F in February, with average lows near 16°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.3 inches of precipitation, about 8% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 21 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.0 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 53°F in March to 70°F in May, with average lows between 24°F and 43°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 5.6 inches of precipitation, about 35% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 11 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.4 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 89°F in July, between 82°F in June and 87°F in August, with average lows between 53°F and 60°F. Together the three months average 5.7 inches of precipitation, about 36% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.0 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 79°F in September to 51°F in November, with average lows between 23°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 3.2 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 7 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers at Scotts Bluff are generally dry and high temperatures are usually in the 80's and 90's, although they can reach above 100 on occasion. Hikers are strongly advised to carry water. Winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 40's or low 50's, with overnight lows below freezing and, on occasion, below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it can be windy any time of the year, spring is the windiest season.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Scotts Bluff
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 41.83°N, 103.71°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.1× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Scotts Bluff National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Scotts Bluff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Scotts Bluff National Monument, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 60°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Scotts Bluff National Monument, with an average low of 15°F and an average high of 41°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 0.3 inches. The station records about 15.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 40 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 8.4 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00257667), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.