Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rawlins, WY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 16.9"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rawlins
Rawlins, Wyoming averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 16.9"
- annual precipitation
- 138 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
16.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rawlins) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rawlins area.
How Rawlins compares to every U.S. city
Rawlins's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rawlins
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Rawlins, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
February 1.0"
March 1.6"
April 1.7"
May 2.4"
June 1.4"
July 1.0"
August 1.1"
September 1.5"
October 1.7"
November 1.2"
December 1.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,958
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
261
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rawlins's climate means for you
Rawlins runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,958 heating and 261 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: Rawlins, WY
Rawlins, Wyoming runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00487529, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Rawlins sees about 16.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near October 2. On the energy side, 7,958 heating degree days and 261 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rawlins scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Rawlins, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rawlins, Wyoming is 44°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Rawlins get? ▼
Rawlins receives 16.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rawlins? ▼
Rawlins has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rawlins? ▼
Rawlins has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rawlins? ▼
Rawlins has 7,958 heating degree days and 261 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 Rawlins climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00487529 near Rawlins.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00487529. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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