Crane, Montana has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 31.3 °F (low) to 56.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.9 Inches. Crane is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 °F | 25.7 °F | 0.34 in. |
| February | 8.7 °F | 30.5 °F | 0.31 in. |
| March | 19.3 °F | 43.1 °F | 0.55 in. |
| April | 30.8 °F | 57.7 °F | 1.2 in. |
| May | 41.7 °F | 68.5 °F | 2.29 in. |
| June | 51.7 °F | 77.2 °F | 2.72 in. |
| July | 57.1 °F | 85.5 °F | 2.49 in. |
| August | 54.4 °F | 85.0 °F | 1.52 in. |
| September | 44.5 °F | 74.7 °F | 1.46 in. |
| October | 32.8 °F | 58.2 °F | 1.11 in. |
| November | 20.0 °F | 41.7 °F | 0.5 in. |
| December | 9.5 °F | 29.3 °F | 0.41 in. |
| Annual | 31.3 °F | 56.4 °F | 14.9 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |