Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rochelle, WY Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 14.6"
- Annual precip
- 112d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rochelle
Rochelle, Wyoming averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 14.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 112 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
14.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rochelle) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rochelle area.
How Rochelle compares to every U.S. city
Rochelle'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 Rochelle
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rochelle'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0" | 21.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 7.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4" | 0.8 | 3.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.1 | 13.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0" | 0.1 | 14.4 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 21.9 | 0.2 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
4.3 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
112 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,082
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
434
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rochelle's climate means for you
Rochelle runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 112 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,082 heating and 434 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: Rochelle, WY
An annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 28°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Rochelle, Wyoming. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00487810 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Rochelle averages 14.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 112 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 25 and the first fall freeze near September 14. Turning to energy use, 8,082 heating degree days and 434 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rochelle scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rochelle, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rochelle, Wyoming is 44°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Rochelle get? ▼
Rochelle receives 14.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rochelle? ▼
Rochelle 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 Rochelle? ▼
Rochelle has approximately 112 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 25 and the first fall freeze around September 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rochelle? ▼
Rochelle has 8,082 heating degree days and 434 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 Rochelle climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00487810 near Rochelle.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00487810. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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