Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bitter Creek, WY Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 7.3"
- Annual precip
- 107d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bitter Creek
Bitter Creek, Wyoming averages 44°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 7.3"
- annual precipitation
- 107 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
7.3"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bitter Creek) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Bitter Creek area.
How Bitter Creek compares to every U.S. city
Bitter Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bitter Creek
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Bitter Creek, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 7.6 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.6 | 3.7 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 6.0 | 0.4 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
107 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,964
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
242
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bitter Creek's climate means for you
Bitter Creek runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 107 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,964 heating and 242 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: Bitter Creek, WY
In Bitter Creek, Wyoming, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00480761, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bitter Creek averages 7.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 107 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 1 and the first fall freeze near September 16. Turning to energy use, 7,964 heating degree days and 242 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bitter Creek scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 January-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 Bitter Creek, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bitter Creek, Wyoming is 44°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Bitter Creek get? ▼
Bitter Creek receives 7.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bitter Creek? ▼
Bitter Creek has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bitter Creek? ▼
Bitter Creek has approximately 107 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 1 and the first fall freeze around September 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bitter Creek? ▼
Bitter Creek has 7,964 heating degree days and 242 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 Bitter Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00480761 near Bitter Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00480761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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