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United States / Wyoming / No Metro Area / Carbon County / Hanna / Zip Codes
Hanna, WY has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90°F during the day and drop to 55°F during the night. In the winter, temperatures average at around 30°F but can dip below zero on occasion. Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year; rainfall averages around 13 inches annually while snowfall accumulates to 16 inches each year. Despite its dry climate, Hanna is often sunny and experiences more than 200 days of sunshine each year.

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

Hanna averages 63 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Hanna. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hanna gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 63 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hanna is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.9 Summer - 4.4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Hanna, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHanna, WyomingUnited States
  12.4 in.38.1 in.
  62.7 in.27.8 in.
  71.7 days106.2 days
  219 days205 days
  83.1°85.8°
  12.5°21.7°
  6.57
  4.64.3
  6818 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 Hanna with an average high temperature of 83.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Wyoming. In Hanna, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hanna are August, June and July.
In Hanna, there are 5.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Wyoming.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hanna with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
In Hanna, there are 197.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.
In Hanna, there are 14.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
Humidity is very low in Hanna, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Hanna with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.4 inches in Hanna means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Hanna with 8.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 71.7 rainy days annually in Hanna, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 62.7 inches in Hanna means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Hanna with 10.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Made a stop in Hanna while travelling years ago. I love the size and population. Home prices are wonderful. Crime is wayyy low, the people are very friendly and  More

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