Weston County, WY Climate

Weston, WY County has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Average temperatures in the winter months range from 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit while summer temperatures can reach 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is relatively light throughout the year, with an average of 11 inches of precipitation annually. The area receives more snowfall than rain, with an average annual snowfall of around 20 inches. While the region does experience strong winds, it is also known for its sunny days and low humidity levels.

Weston County, Wyoming gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Weston County averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Weston County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Weston County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 4.7 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Weston County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Weston, Wyoming	United States
	17.6 in.	38.1 in.
	60.7 in.	27.8 in.
	82.8 days	106.2 days
	226 days	205 days
	85.0°	85.8°
	10.0°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	4.6	4.3
	4449 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 Weston County with an average high temperature of 85.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Wyoming. In Weston County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Weston County are June, September and August.

In Weston County, there are 21.8 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 Weston County with an average of 9.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In Weston County, there are 191.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In Weston County, there are 22.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

Humidity is low in Weston County, 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 Weston County with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.6 inches in Weston County means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in Weston County with 10.3 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 82.8 rainy days annually in Weston County, which is rainier than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 60.7 inches in Weston County means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in Weston County with 10.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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