Zip 82443 (Thermopolis, WY) Climate

Thermopolis, WY enjoys a semi-arid climate with low humidity and moderate temperatures throughout the year. The winters are generally cold and dry with occasional snowfall, while the summers tend to be warm and sunny. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C), with an annual average high of 75°F (24°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6°C). Precipitation in Thermopolis is limited, averaging only 11 inches per year, mostly coming in the form of snowfall. Most of these snowstorms occur between October and April, although some light snowfall may also occur in May or June. Overall, Thermopolis has a mild climate that provides a pleasant experience for both residents and visitors alike.

Thermopolis (zip 82443), Wyoming gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Thermopolis (zip 82443) averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 235 sunny days per year in Thermopolis (zip 82443). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Thermopolis (zip 82443) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82443 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Wyoming.

8.4 Summer - 5.1 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 82443 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Thermopolis, Wyoming	United States
	11.1 in.	38.1 in.
	21.8 in.	27.8 in.
	60.8 days	106.2 days
	235 days	205 days
	90.4°	85.8°
	6.5°	21.7°
	7	7
	3.6	4.3
	4730 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 the 82443 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Wyoming. In the 82443 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 82443 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 82443 zip code, there are 41.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Wyoming.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 82443 zip code with an average of 6.5°. This is colder than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82443 zip code, there are 181.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wyoming.

In the 82443 zip code, there are 23.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

Humidity is low in the 82443 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 82443 zip code with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 37% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.1 inches in the 82443 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in the 82443 zip code with 8.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 60.8 rainy days annually in the 82443 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer 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 21.8 inches in the 82443 zip code means that it is one of the least snowy places in Wyoming. January is the snowiest month in the 82443 zip code with 4.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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