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United States / Wyoming / No Metro Area / Converse County / Lost Springs / Zip Codes
Lost Springs, WY is known for its dry, temperate climate. The area typically experiences warm summers and mild winters with low levels of humidity throughout the year. The area receives an average of 13 inches of rain annually, making it a relatively arid region. Snowfall in the winter months varies from year to year but is typically around 25 inches annually. The area can experience strong gusts of wind throughout the year which can produce dust storms and wildfires during particularly dry periods.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lost Springs is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.9 Summer - 5 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Lost Springs, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLost Springs, WyomingUnited States
  15.1 in.38.1 in.
  58.1 in.27.8 in.
  72.2 days106.2 days
  217 days205 days
  86.0°85.8°
  11.8°21.7°
  6.87
  4.94.3
  4997 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 Lost Springs with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wyoming. In Lost Springs, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lost Springs are June, September and August.
In Lost Springs, there are 22.0 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 Lost Springs with an average of 10.8°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
In Lost Springs, there are 186.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Lost Springs, there are 17.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Lost Springs, 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 Lost Springs with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.1 inches in Lost Springs means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Lost Springs with 9.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 72.2 rainy days annually in Lost Springs, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 58.1 inches in Lost Springs means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Lost Springs with 10.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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This town would be very nice to have a resort community. The pace of life is very relaxed here and It makes me think of summer on the lake. I love it here and I would  More

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