Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sand Creek, MT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sand Creek
Sand Creek, Montana averages 45°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 138 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sand Creek) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Sand Creek area.
How Sand Creek compares to every U.S. city
Sand Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sand Creek
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Sand Creek captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | N/A | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 11.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 15.1 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | N/A | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,796
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
469
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sand Creek's climate means for you
Sand Creek runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,796 heating and 469 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Sand Creek, MT
In Sand Creek, Montana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00247342, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Sand Creek receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 27. For energy use, 7,796 heating degree days and 469 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sand Creek scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sand Creek, MT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sand Creek, Montana is 45°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Sand Creek get? ▼
Sand Creek receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sand Creek? ▼
Sand Creek has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sand Creek? ▼
Sand Creek has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sand Creek? ▼
Sand Creek has 7,796 heating degree days and 469 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Sand Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00247342 near Sand Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00247342. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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