Zip 82633 (Douglas, WY) Climate

The climate in 82633 Douglas, WY is a semi-arid to arid type, which means it has hot summers and cold winters. Summers can reach temperatures of up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can dip below freezing. Precipitation is minimal throughout the year with an average of 14 inches annually. The area does experience snowfall from November through April, but typically it does not exceed more than 10 inches. Relative humidity levels range from 40-50% during the summer months and dip to around 20-30% in the winter months. Overall, 82633 Douglas, WY experiences a mild change in weather seasonally, making it an enjoyable place to live for many people.

Douglas (zip 82633), Wyoming gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Douglas (zip 82633) averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Douglas (zip 82633). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Douglas (zip 82633) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82633 zip code 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 the 82633 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Douglas, Wyoming	United States
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	87.8°	85.8°
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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 the 82633 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Wyoming. In the 82633 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 82633 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 82633 zip code, there are 28.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wyoming.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 82633 zip code with an average of 12.2°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82633 zip code, there are 179.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82633 zip code, there are 17.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

Humidity is low in the 82633 zip code, 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 the 82633 zip code with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.6 inches in the 82633 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in the 82633 zip code with 9.7 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 73.2 rainy days annually in the 82633 zip code, 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 59.0 inches in the 82633 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in the 82633 zip code with 11.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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