Fort Washakie, WY has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperatures in the summer months can reach into the low 90s Fahrenheit, while temperatures in the winter months can drop below freezing. Precipitation is generally low across the year, with most of it occurring during the spring and summer months. During these times, thunderstorms are common and can bring much needed moisture to the area. Snowfall is also possible during the winter months, but usually does not amount to much.
Fort Washakie, Wyoming gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Washakie averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 235 sunny days per year in Fort Washakie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Washakie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year