Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carpenter, WY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 15.3"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carpenter
Carpenter, 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
- 15.3"
- annual precipitation · 35" snow
- 135 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
15.3"
Annual Snow
34.5"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Plus 34.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carpenter) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Carpenter area.
How Carpenter compares to every U.S. city
Carpenter'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carpenter
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Carpenter 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 4.3" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 5.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 6.7" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 4.6" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.8" | 5.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 0.4" | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 2.8" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 6.0" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 3.5" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 5.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 6.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 4.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
Snow: 0.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 0.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 2.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 6.0"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 3.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,994
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
437
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Carpenter's climate means for you
Carpenter runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,994 heating and 437 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: Carpenter, WY
In Carpenter, Wyoming, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00481547, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Carpenter averages 15.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 34.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 26. Turning to energy use, 6,994 heating degree days and 437 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carpenter 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 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 Carpenter, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carpenter, Wyoming is 47°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Carpenter get? ▼
Carpenter receives 15.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carpenter? ▼
Carpenter 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 Carpenter? ▼
Carpenter has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carpenter? ▼
Carpenter has 6,994 heating degree days and 437 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 Carpenter climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00481547 near Carpenter.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00481547. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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