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United States / Wyoming / Riverton Metro Area / Fremont County / Johnstown / Zip Codes
Johnstown, WY has a semi-arid climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the winter lows can dip down close to zero. The area gets an average of 18 inches of rain each year, making it one of the drier parts of Wyoming. Winters bring lots of snowfall to Johnstown, so it is best to be prepared for cold weather and bring proper winter clothing if visiting during the colder months.

Johnstown, Wyoming gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Johnstown averages 50 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 Johnstown. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Johnstown gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 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 8
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 50 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Johnstown is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

9.1 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Johnstown, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Johnstown with an average high temperature of 85.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wyoming. In Johnstown, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Johnstown are June, September and August.
In Johnstown, there are 17.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Johnstown with an average of 7.0°. This is colder than most places in Wyoming.
In Johnstown, there are 186.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Johnstown, there are 22.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Johnstown, 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 Johnstown with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 38% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.0 inches in Johnstown means that it is drier than most places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Johnstown with 6.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 46.9 rainy days annually in Johnstown, which is one of the least rainy places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 49.6 inches in Johnstown means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Johnstown with 9.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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