Zip 82060 (Hillsdale, WY) Climate

82060 Hillsdale, WY has a mild climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year. Summers in the area are warm and dry, while winters tend to be cold and snow-filled. Precipitation levels in the region are generally low, with an average of only 24 inches per year. The area is also known for its high winds, which can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. It is important to note that due to its high elevation, temperatures in the area often drop significantly at night, so it's important to dress accordingly when spending time outdoors.

Hillsdale (zip 82060), Wyoming gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hillsdale (zip 82060) averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Hillsdale (zip 82060). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hillsdale (zip 82060) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 13
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82060 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Wyoming.

8.7 Summer - 5.4 Winter

August, June and September are the most pleasant months in the 82060 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hillsdale, Wyoming	United States
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	41.6 in.	Unlock
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	86.7°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
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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 82060 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Wyoming. In the 82060 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 82060 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 82060 zip code, 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 the 82060 zip code with an average of 12.7°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82060 zip code, there are 186.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In the 82060 zip code, there are 12.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

Humidity is low in the 82060 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.

June is the wettest month in the 82060 zip code with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.4 inches in the 82060 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in the 82060 zip code with 10.0 days of rain, and December is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 78.2 rainy days annually in the 82060 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 41.6 inches in the 82060 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in the 82060 zip code with 8.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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