Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Boysen Dam, WY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.0"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Boysen Dam
Boysen Dam, Wyoming averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.0"
- annual precipitation · 16" snow
- 155 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
9.0"
Annual Snow
16.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.0"
Plus 16.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Boysen Dam) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Boysen Dam area.
How Boysen Dam compares to every U.S. city
Boysen Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Boysen Dam
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Boysen Dam captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2" | 2.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 3.2" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6" | 3.8" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 1.3" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 0.1" | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 6.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 0.8" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 1.8" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 2.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.2"
Snow: 2.8"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 3.2"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 3.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 1.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
Snow: 1.8"
3.3 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 2.2"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,515
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
769
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Boysen Dam's climate means for you
Boysen Dam runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,515 heating and 769 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: Boysen Dam, WY
In Boysen Dam, Wyoming, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00481000, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Boysen Dam averages 9.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 16.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 7. As for energy demand, 7,515 heating degree days and 769 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Boysen Dam scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Boysen Dam, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Boysen Dam, Wyoming is 46°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Boysen Dam get? ▼
Boysen Dam receives 9.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 16.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Boysen Dam? ▼
Boysen Dam has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Boysen Dam? ▼
Boysen Dam has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Boysen Dam? ▼
Boysen Dam has 7,515 heating degree days and 769 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 Boysen Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00481000 near Boysen Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00481000. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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