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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 31°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Darwin Rch, WY Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

31°F
Avg annual temp
37/100
Comfort score
16.7"
Annual precip

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

The climate verdict for Darwin Rch

Darwin Rch, Wyoming averages 31°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.

31°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
37/100
comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
16.7"
annual precipitation · 109" snow

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

31°F (0°C)

Avg High

47°F

Avg Low

16°F

Annual Precip

16.7"

Annual Snow

108.6"

Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Climate Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Avg Annual Temperature

31°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

16.7"

Plus 108.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Darwin Rch) 37.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Darwin Rch area.

How Darwin Rch compares to every U.S. city

Darwin Rch's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Above this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Darwin Rch

Methodology

Zooming out from Darwin Rch's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.

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 26°F (-3°C) -6°F (-21°C) 10°F (-12°C)
February 29°F (-2°C) -4°F (-20°C) 12°F (-11°C)
March 36°F (2°C) 5°F (-15°C) 21°F (-6°C)
April 43°F (6°C) 16°F (-9°C) 30°F (-1°C)
May 54°F (12°C) 26°F (-3°C) 40°F (4°C)
June 64°F (18°C) 32°F (0°C) 48°F (9°C)
July 72°F (22°C) 36°F (2°C) 54°F (12°C)
August 71°F (22°C) 34°F (1°C) 52°F (11°C)
September 62°F (17°C) 28°F (-2°C) 45°F (7°C)
October 48°F (9°C) 19°F (-7°C) 34°F (1°C)
November 35°F (1°C) 6°F (-14°C) 20°F (-6°C)
December 25°F (-4°C) -5°F (-20°C) 10°F (-12°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.1"

Snow: 14.5"

9.3 days with precipitation

February 1.1"

Snow: 15.7"

8.8 days with precipitation

March 1.2"

Snow: 16.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

April 1.4"

Snow: 13.3"

10.2 days with precipitation

May 1.7"

Snow: 5.2"

11.1 days with precipitation

June 1.8"

Snow: 1.4"

10.1 days with precipitation

July 1.2"

8.1 days with precipitation

August 1.4"

8.7 days with precipitation

September 1.9"

Snow: 1.9"

8.2 days with precipitation

October 1.5"

Snow: 8.6"

8.1 days with precipitation

November 1.2"

Snow: 15.1"

8.6 days with precipitation

December 1.2"

Snow: 16.9"

10.5 days with precipitation

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

12,256

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

0

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

What Darwin Rch's climate means for you

Darwin Rch runs 31°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.

  • Energy bills track 12,256 heating and 0 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: Darwin Rch, WY

An annual average temperature of 31°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 16°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Darwin Rch, Wyoming. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00482375 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Darwin Rch receives roughly 16.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 108.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 12,256 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Darwin Rch scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 December-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 Darwin Rch, WY?
The average annual temperature in Darwin Rch, Wyoming is 31°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -6°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Darwin Rch get?
Darwin Rch receives 16.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 108.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Darwin Rch?
Darwin Rch has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Darwin Rch?
Growing season data is not available for Darwin Rch.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Darwin Rch?
Darwin Rch has 12,256 heating degree days and 0 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 Darwin Rch climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00482375 near Darwin Rch.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00482375. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.