Parkman, WY Climate


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Parkman, WY is located in the southeastern part of the state and has a moderate climate. Summers are typically warm and dry with temperatures reaching into the high 80s, while winters are cold and snowy with average temperatures in the mid-teens. Precipitation is generally sparse throughout the year with an average annual rainfall of around 14 inches. The area receives an average of about 200 sunny days each year, making Parkman a great spot for outdoor recreation throughout all four seasons.

Parkman, Wyoming gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Parkman averages 56 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 Parkman. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Parkman gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Parkman is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.7 Summer - 4.7 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Parkman, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateParkman, WyomingUnited States
  16.1 in.38.1 in.
  55.9 in.27.8 in.
  92.5 days106.2 days
  208 days205 days
  86.5°85.8°
  10.9°21.7°
  6.77
  3.74.3
  4304 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 Parkman with an average high temperature of 86.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wyoming. In Parkman, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Parkman are June, September and August.
In Parkman, there are 24.1 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 Parkman with an average of 9.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Parkman, there are 188.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Parkman, there are 18.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Parkman, 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 Parkman with 2.8 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 16.1 inches in Parkman means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Parkman with 10.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 92.5 rainy days annually in Parkman, which is rainier than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.9 inches in Parkman means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. December is the snowiest month in Parkman with 10.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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