Scotch Coulee, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Montana

Scotch Coulee is a historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Montana. It is 2.7 miles E of Bearcreek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59007.

Scotch Coulee at a glance

State
Montana
County
Carbon County
ZIP code
59007
Nearest town
Bearcreek (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.1639, -109.2125

Weather in Scotch Coulee now

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Scotch Coulee weather by the hour

Scotch Coulee weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scotch Coulee.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotch Coulee

What is the weather usually like in Scotch Coulee?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°28°48°67°86°38°14°Jan37°14°Feb46°22°Mar53°29°Apr62°37°May72°44°Jun81°50°Jul81°49°Aug71°42°Sep56°31°Oct43°21°Nov36°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan1.1"Feb1.8"Mar2.8"Apr4.7"May2.6"Jun1.4"Jul1.0"Aug1.6"Sep2.3"Oct1.4"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Scotch Coulee: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED LODGE, MT US (USC00246918), adjusted for the elevation of Scotch Coulee.

Scotch Coulee weather month by month

January
38° 14°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
February
37° 14°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 19.4 in of snow
March
46° 22°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 20.2 in of snow
April
53° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 25.5 in of snow
May
62° 37°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
June
72° 44°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
July
81° 50°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
81° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
71° 42°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
October
56° 31°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 17.0 in of snow
November
43° 21°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow
December
36° 14°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scotch Coulee through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM5:02 PM9 h 12 min
February7:15 AM5:46 PM10 h 30 min
March7:27 AM7:24 PM11 h 57 min
April6:29 AM8:04 PM13 h 34 min
May5:45 AM8:41 PM14 h 56 min
June5:27 AM9:07 PM15 h 40 min
July5:42 AM9:03 PM15 h 20 min
August6:17 AM8:25 PM14 h 8 min
September6:54 AM7:29 PM12 h 34 min
October7:31 AM6:33 PM11 h 1 min
November7:13 AM4:49 PM9 h 35 min
December7:47 AM4:36 PM8 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Scotch Coulee?

Scotch Coulee has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 22.7 inches (576 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 142 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scotch Coulee is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Scotch Coulee

The closest live webcam is Red Lodge › West, 6.3 miles W of Scotch Coulee.

Red Lodge › WestRed Lodge · 6.3 mi WOn Windy
Park › South: WYO 296 Chief Joseph - Southunknown · 30.3 mi SOn Windy
Park › North: WYO 296 Chief Joseph - Northunknown · 30.3 mi SOn Windy
Park: WYO 296 Chief Joseph - Road Surfaceunknown · 30.3 mi SOn Windy
Frannie › South: US 310 - Port of Entry - SouthFrannie · 31.9 mi SEOn Windy
Frannie › North: US 310 - Port of Entry - NorthFrannie · 31.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scotch Coulee.

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Questions about Scotch Coulee

Where is Scotch Coulee, MT?

Scotch Coulee is a historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Montana, 2.7 miles E of Bearcreek.

What county is Scotch Coulee in?

Scotch Coulee is in Carbon County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Scotch Coulee, MT?

The ZIP code for Scotch Coulee is 59007.

What is the nearest town to Scotch Coulee?

Bearcreek, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scotch Coulee?

Yes. The closest is Red Lodge › West, 6.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scotch Coulee?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Scotch Coulee?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Scotch Coulee?

About 22.7 inches (576 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Scotch Coulee?

Yes, about 142 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scotch Coulee?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scotch Coulee have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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