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Afton, WY has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Average temperatures range from -12 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 86 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Precipitation averages around 11 inches per year, and is spread throughout the year mostly in the form of snowfall during the winter months. The area is also prone to occasional strong winds which can make outdoor activities difficult at times.

Afton, Wyoming gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Afton averages 87 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Afton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Afton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 87 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Afton is 5.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.7 Summer - 3.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Afton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAfton, WyomingUnited States
  19.1 in.38.1 in.
  86.5 in.27.8 in.
  109.2 days106.2 days
  208 days205 days
  81.1°85.8°
  5.1°21.7°
  5.97
  4.54.3
  6240 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 Afton with an average high temperature of 81.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Wyoming. In Afton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Afton are August, July and June.
In Afton, there are 3.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Wyoming.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Afton with an average of 5.1°. This is colder than most places in Wyoming.
In Afton, there are 221.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.
In Afton, there are 34.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.
Humidity is very low in Afton, 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 Afton with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.1 inches in Afton means that it is one of the wettest places in Wyoming.
December is the rainiest month in Afton with 11.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 109.2 rainy days annually in Afton, which is one of the rainiest places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 86.5 inches in Afton means that it is one of the snowiest places in Wyoming. January is the snowiest month in Afton with 20.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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