Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 10.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dubois
Dubois, Wyoming averages 41°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 10.9"
- annual precipitation · 55" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
10.9"
Annual Snow
55.3"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.9"
Plus 55.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dubois) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Dubois area.
How Dubois compares to every U.S. city
Dubois'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dubois
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dubois's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 4.8" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 8.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 8.2" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 9.9" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 4.0" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.6" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.8" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 4.8" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 7.6" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 6.5" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 8.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 8.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 9.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
Snow: 4.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
Snow: 0.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
Snow: 0.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 4.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 7.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 6.5"
5.6 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
8,930
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
32
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Dubois's climate means for you
Dubois runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,930 heating and 32 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: Dubois, WY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dubois, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 26°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00482715, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Dubois averages 10.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 55.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 8,930 heating degree days and 32 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dubois scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 Dubois, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dubois, Wyoming is 41°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Dubois get? ▼
Dubois receives 10.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 55.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dubois? ▼
Dubois 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 Dubois? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Dubois.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dubois? ▼
Dubois has 8,930 heating degree days and 32 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 Dubois climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00482715 near Dubois.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00482715. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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