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Casper Natrona CO, WY Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

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

Casper Natrona CO, Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 46°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 12.2", including 71.8" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

46°F (8°C)

Avg High

60°F

Avg Low

32°F

Annual Precip

12.2"

Annual Snow

71.8"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

46°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

12.2"

Plus 71.8" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Casper Natrona CO) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Casper Natrona CO area.

Warming context for Casper Natrona CO

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Casper Natrona CO captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

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 35°F (2°C) 15°F (-9°C) 25°F (-4°C)
February 38°F (3°C) 15°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)
March 49°F (9°C) 23°F (-5°C) 36°F (2°C)
April 56°F (13°C) 28°F (-2°C) 42°F (6°C)
May 67°F (19°C) 37°F (3°C) 52°F (11°C)
June 80°F (26°C) 45°F (7°C) 63°F (17°C)
July 89°F (32°C) 53°F (12°C) 71°F (22°C)
August 87°F (30°C) 51°F (11°C) 69°F (21°C)
September 76°F (24°C) 42°F (6°C) 59°F (15°C)
October 60°F (15°C) 31°F (-1°C) 45°F (7°C)
November 46°F (8°C) 22°F (-6°C) 34°F (1°C)
December 35°F (2°C) 15°F (-10°C) 25°F (-4°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.5"

Snow: 9.0"

6.0 days with precipitation

February 0.6"

Snow: 10.9"

6.9 days with precipitation

March 0.8"

Snow: 10.3"

8.0 days with precipitation

April 1.4"

Snow: 10.5"

10.3 days with precipitation

May 2.2"

Snow: 2.6"

11.0 days with precipitation

June 1.3"

Snow: 0.1"

8.5 days with precipitation

July 1.2"

6.8 days with precipitation

August 0.8"

5.8 days with precipitation

September 0.9"

Snow: 1.5"

6.8 days with precipitation

October 1.2"

Snow: 7.0"

7.6 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

Snow: 8.9"

6.2 days with precipitation

December 0.6"

Snow: 11.0"

7.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 22

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 26

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,486

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

443

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 62% 14.3
February 60% 13.3
March 55% 12.2
April 55% 10.9
May 54% 10.0
June 44% 9.4
July 42% 8.8
August 40% 9.5
September 49% 10.3
October 54% 12.3
November 58% 14.6
December 62% 15.5

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Casper Natrona CO, WY

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Casper Natrona CO, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00024089, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Casper Natrona CO receives roughly 12.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 71.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 22. For energy use, 7,486 heating degree days and 443 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Casper Natrona CO scores 47/100 (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 Casper Natrona CO, WY?
The average annual temperature in Casper Natrona CO, Wyoming is 46°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Casper Natrona CO get?
Casper Natrona CO receives 12.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 71.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Casper Natrona CO?
Casper Natrona CO has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Casper Natrona CO?
Growing season data is not available for Casper Natrona CO.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Casper Natrona CO?
Casper Natrona CO has 7,486 heating degree days and 443 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Casper Natrona CO climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00024089. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024089. For informational purposes only.

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