Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elk Mtn, WY Climate
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- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 12.9"
- Annual precip
- 108d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elk Mtn
Elk Mtn, Wyoming averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 12.9"
- annual precipitation · 93" snow
- 108 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
12.9"
Annual Snow
93.3"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Plus 93.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elk Mtn) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Elk Mtn area.
How Elk Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Elk Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elk Mtn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Elk Mtn'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 | 35°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 9.0" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 15.1" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 13.2" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5" | 17.0" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 5.1" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.4" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 11.6" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 9.4" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 12.5" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 9.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 15.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 13.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 17.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
Snow: 5.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
4.1 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
Snow: 0.4"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 11.6"
5.0 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 9.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 12.5"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
108 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,026
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
144
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elk Mtn's climate means for you
Elk Mtn runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 108 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,026 heating and 144 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: Elk Mtn, WY
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elk Mtn, Wyoming. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00482995 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Elk Mtn averages 12.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 93.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 108 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 28 and the first fall freeze near September 13. Turning to energy use, 8,026 heating degree days and 144 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elk Mtn scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Elk Mtn, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elk Mtn, Wyoming is 43°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Elk Mtn get? ▼
Elk Mtn receives 12.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 93.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elk Mtn? ▼
Elk Mtn has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elk Mtn? ▼
Elk Mtn has approximately 108 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 28 and the first fall freeze around September 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elk Mtn? ▼
Elk Mtn has 8,026 heating degree days and 144 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 Elk Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00482995 near Elk Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00482995. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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