Climate Comfort Score
32/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fontenelle Dam, WY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 32/100
- Comfort score
- 7.5"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fontenelle Dam
Fontenelle Dam, Wyoming averages 38°F a year and scores 32/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 32/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 7.5"
- annual precipitation · 27" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
22°F
Annual Precip
7.5"
Annual Snow
26.5"
Comfort Score
32/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.5"
Plus 26.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fontenelle Dam) 32.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Fontenelle Dam area.
How Fontenelle Dam compares to every U.S. city
Fontenelle Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
32 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 Fontenelle Dam
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Fontenelle Dam 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3" | 5.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4" | 6.6" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 3.8" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 2.2" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 0.6" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 13.2 | 0.1 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 1.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 2.1" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3" | 4.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 5.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 6.6"
3.8 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 3.8"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
Snow: 2.2"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
Snow: 0.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 1.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
Snow: 2.1"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 4.5"
3.8 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
9,854
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
109
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fontenelle Dam's climate means for you
Fontenelle Dam runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 9,854 heating and 109 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: Fontenelle Dam, WY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Fontenelle Dam, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 22°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00483396, 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. Fontenelle Dam receives roughly 7.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 26.5 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 9,854 heating degree days and 109 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fontenelle Dam scores 32/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Fontenelle Dam, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fontenelle Dam, Wyoming is 38°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Fontenelle Dam get? ▼
Fontenelle Dam receives 7.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fontenelle Dam? ▼
Fontenelle Dam has a climate comfort score of 32/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fontenelle Dam? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Fontenelle Dam.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fontenelle Dam? ▼
Fontenelle Dam has 9,854 heating degree days and 109 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 Fontenelle Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00483396 near Fontenelle Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00483396. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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