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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Archer, WY Climate

Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →

47°F
Avg annual temp
49/100
Comfort score
16.1"
Annual precip
126d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Archer

Archer, Wyoming averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.

47°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
49/100
comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
16.1"
annual precipitation · 47" snow
126 days
frost-free growing season

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

47°F (8°C)

Avg High

62°F

Avg Low

31°F

Annual Precip

16.1"

Annual Snow

47.1"

Comfort Score

49/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

49/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

47°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

16.1"

Plus 47.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Archer) 49.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Archer area.

How Archer compares to every U.S. city

Archer's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Archer

Methodology

Zooming out from Archer's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (6°C) 15°F (-10°C) 28°F (-2°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 15°F (-9°C) 29°F (-1°C)
March 52°F (11°C) 22°F (-5°C) 37°F (3°C)
April 58°F (15°C) 28°F (-2°C) 43°F (6°C)
May 67°F (19°C) 38°F (3°C) 52°F (11°C)
June 79°F (26°C) 46°F (8°C) 63°F (17°C)
July 88°F (31°C) 52°F (11°C) 70°F (21°C)
August 85°F (30°C) 50°F (10°C) 68°F (20°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 42°F (6°C) 60°F (15°C)
October 63°F (17°C) 30°F (-1°C) 47°F (8°C)
November 51°F (11°C) 21°F (-6°C) 36°F (2°C)
December 42°F (6°C) 14°F (-10°C) 28°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.3"

Snow: 5.6"

4.3 days with precipitation

February 0.5"

Snow: 6.2"

4.5 days with precipitation

March 0.9"

Snow: 8.0"

6.9 days with precipitation

April 1.4"

Snow: 7.1"

8.4 days with precipitation

May 2.8"

Snow: 1.7"

11.3 days with precipitation

June 2.7"

11.2 days with precipitation

July 1.9"

9.8 days with precipitation

August 1.8"

10.0 days with precipitation

September 1.6"

Snow: 1.2"

7.8 days with precipitation

October 1.1"

Snow: 4.1"

6.2 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

Snow: 7.6"

5.7 days with precipitation

December 0.5"

Snow: 5.6"

4.3 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 24

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 21

50% probability date

Growing Season

126 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,023

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

389

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

What Archer's climate means for you

Archer runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.

  • Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 7,023 heating and 389 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
  • Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings

These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Archer, WY

Based on station USC00480270 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Archer, Wyoming averages 47°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Archer receives roughly 16.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 47.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 24. For energy use, 7,023 heating degree days and 389 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Archer scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Archer, WY?
The average annual temperature in Archer, Wyoming is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Archer get?
Archer receives 16.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Archer?
Archer has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Archer?
Archer has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Archer?
Archer has 7,023 heating degree days and 389 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Archer climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00480270 near Archer.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00480270. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.