Van Tassell, WY Climate


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United States / Wyoming / No Metro Area / Niobrara County / Van Tassell / Zip Codes
Van Tassell, WY has a semi-arid climate, with dry, hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit and in winter it can dip as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is generally very low throughout the year, with an annual average of only 12 inches of rain or snow. Snowfall is most abundant from October to April. Despite this dry weather, Van Tassell has many sunny days throughout the year with bright blue skies that are perfect for outdoor activities.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Van Tassell, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateVan Tassell, WyomingUnited States
  16.7 in.38.1 in.
  41.1 in.27.8 in.
  77.5 days106.2 days
  228 days205 days
  86.9°85.8°
  12.1°21.7°
  6.97
  4.94.3
  4741 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 Van Tassell with an average high temperature of 86.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Wyoming. In Van Tassell, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Van Tassell are June, September and August.
In Van Tassell, there are 28.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wyoming.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Van Tassell with an average of 11.3°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
In Van Tassell, there are 183.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
In Van Tassell, there are 16.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.
Humidity is low in Van Tassell, 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 Van Tassell with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.7 inches in Van Tassell means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.
May is the rainiest month in Van Tassell with 10.3 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 77.5 rainy days annually in Van Tassell, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.1 inches in Van Tassell means that it is less snowy than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Van Tassell with 8.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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