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Sand Coulee, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
146
Population
54/sq mi density
$253,100
Home Value
$284,298 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
4,304 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sand Coulee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,690 ft (1,125 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4024°N, 111.1726°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cascade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Great Falls International (GTF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Sand Coulee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").