Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pavillion, WY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 8.8"
- Annual precip
- 139d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pavillion
Pavillion, Wyoming averages 45°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 8.8"
- annual precipitation · 28" snow
- 139 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
8.8"
Annual Snow
28.4"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.8"
Plus 28.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pavillion) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Pavillion area.
How Pavillion compares to every U.S. city
Pavillion's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pavillion
MethodologyPavillion's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3" | 4.1" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 4.7" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4" | 3.6" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 4.9" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1" | 0.4" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1" | 0.2" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.3" | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 1.9" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 3.4" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3" | 4.9" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.1"
2.0 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 4.7"
1.9 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
Snow: 3.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 4.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
Snow: 0.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
Snow: 0.2"
3.9 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
Snow: 0.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 1.9"
2.8 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
Snow: 3.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 4.9"
2.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
139 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,647
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
374
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pavillion's climate means for you
Pavillion runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 139 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,647 heating and 374 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: Pavillion, WY
An annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Pavillion, Wyoming. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00487115 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Pavillion averages 8.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 28.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 139 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 30. Turning to energy use, 7,647 heating degree days and 374 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pavillion scores 39/100 (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 Pavillion, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pavillion, Wyoming is 45°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Pavillion get? ▼
Pavillion receives 8.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pavillion? ▼
Pavillion has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pavillion? ▼
Pavillion has approximately 139 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pavillion? ▼
Pavillion has 7,647 heating degree days and 374 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 Pavillion climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00487115 near Pavillion.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00487115. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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