Zip 82061 (Horse Creek, WY) Climate

The climate in 82061 Horse Creek, WY is characterized by cold, dry winters and warm, dry summers. It has an average temperature of between 25°F and 45°F, with a low of 20°F to a high of 55°F. The area receives around 11 inches of rain annually and the average number of sunny days per year is around 209. Snowfall averages between 35 and 40 inches per year and the area typically experiences wind speeds between 3 and 8 miles per hour. This climate provides some challenges for those living in the area but also makes it a great spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, or skiing during the winter months.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82061 zip code is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 82061 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Horse Creek, Wyoming	United States
	12.3 in.	38.1 in.
	67.3 in.	27.8 in.
	87.2 days	106.2 days
	233 days	205 days
	80.6°	85.8°
	11.6°	21.7°
	6.5	7
	5	4.3
	7198 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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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 the 82061 zip code with an average high temperature of 80.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Wyoming. In the 82061 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 82061 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 82061 zip code, there are 2.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Wyoming.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 82061 zip code with an average of 11.1°. This is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82061 zip code, there are 205.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82061 zip code, there are 19.4 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 82061 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 82061 zip code with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.3 inches in the 82061 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in the 82061 zip code with 10.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 87.2 rainy days annually in the 82061 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 67.3 inches in the 82061 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Wyoming. April is the snowiest month in the 82061 zip code with 13.0 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Zip 82061 (Horse Creek, WY) Climate

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8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter

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