Laramie, WY Climate


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Laramie, WY has a semi-arid climate with long, cold winters and hot summers. The average high in the summer is approximately 85°F, with an average low of around 40°F in the winter months. Snowfall can occur from September to May, with an annual average of 59 inches of snow. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation amounting to only 15 inches. While Laramie enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year on average, those living here need to be prepared for bouts of extreme weather during any season.

Laramie, Wyoming gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Laramie averages 64 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 231 sunny days per year in Laramie. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Laramie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Laramie is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.7 Summer - 4.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Laramie, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLaramie, WyomingUnited States
  12.4 in.38.1 in.
  64.0 in.27.8 in.
  92.5 days106.2 days
  231 days205 days
  80.3°85.8°
  10.9°21.7°
  6.47
  54.3
  7165 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Laramie with an average high temperature of 80.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Wyoming. In Laramie, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Laramie are August, July and June.
In Laramie, there are 2.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Wyoming.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Laramie with an average of 10.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Laramie, there are 210.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.
In Laramie, there are 20.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Laramie, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Laramie with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.4 inches in Laramie means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Laramie with 10.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 92.5 rainy days annually in Laramie, which is rainier than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 64.0 inches in Laramie means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. April is the snowiest month in Laramie with 12.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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