Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Burgess Junction, WY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 24.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burgess Junction
Burgess Junction, Wyoming averages 35°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 24.1"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
35°F (1°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
23°F
Annual Precip
24.1"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burgess Junction) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Burgess Junction area.
How Burgess Junction compares to every U.S. city
Burgess Junction's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Burgess Junction
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Burgess Junction 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
February 1.7"
March 2.1"
April 2.8"
May 3.5"
June 2.4"
July 1.6"
August 1.2"
September 2.0"
October 2.3"
November 1.6"
December 1.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
11,092
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
5
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
What Burgess Junction's climate means for you
Burgess Junction runs 35°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 11,092 heating and 5 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: Burgess Junction, WY
Burgess Junction, Wyoming runs an annual average of 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 23°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00481220, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Burgess Junction averages 24.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 11,092 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burgess Junction scores 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and February-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Burgess Junction, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burgess Junction, Wyoming is 35°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Burgess Junction get? ▼
Burgess Junction receives 24.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burgess Junction? ▼
Burgess Junction has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Burgess Junction? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Burgess Junction.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burgess Junction? ▼
Burgess Junction has 11,092 heating degree days and 5 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 Burgess Junction climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00481220 near Burgess Junction.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00481220. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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