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United States / Wyoming / No Metro Area / Park County / Ralston / Zip Codes
The climate in Ralston, WY is mainly dry and semi-arid, with very hot summers and cold winters. Average highs in the summer reach around 86 degrees Fahrenheit while average lows in the winter dip to around 7 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives approximately 11 inches of precipitation per year, mostly occurring during spring and early summer months. Summer temperatures can often reach over 100 degrees, while windy conditions are common throughout the year. Despite the extreme temperatures, Ralston offers an array of outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike to enjoy all year long.

Ralston, Wyoming gets 7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ralston averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Ralston. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ralston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ralston is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Wyoming.

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

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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 Ralston with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wyoming. In Ralston, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ralston are June, September and August.
In Ralston, there are 19.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ralston with an average of 8.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
In Ralston, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
In Ralston, there are 18.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Ralston, 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 Ralston with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.3 inches in Ralston means that it is one of the driest places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Ralston with 8.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 57.1 rainy days annually in Ralston, which is less rainy than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 19.2 inches in Ralston means that it is one of the least snowy places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Ralston with 3.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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