Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 36°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
South Pass City, WY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 36°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for South Pass City
South Pass City, Wyoming averages 36°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 36°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
36°F (2°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
21°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
36°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (South Pass City) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the South Pass City area.
How South Pass City compares to every U.S. city
South Pass City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for South Pass City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. South Pass City'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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | N/A | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
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
10,645
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
16
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What South Pass City's climate means for you
South Pass City runs 36°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 10,645 heating and 16 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: South Pass City, WY
In South Pass City, Wyoming, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 36°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 21°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00488385, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
South Pass City averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 10,645 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, South Pass City scores 42/100 (Moderate), 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 South Pass City, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in South Pass City, Wyoming is 36°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-16°C).
How much rain does South Pass City get? ▼
South Pass City receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for South Pass City? ▼
South Pass City has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in South Pass City? ▼
Growing season data is not available for South Pass City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in South Pass City? ▼
South Pass City has 10,645 heating degree days and 16 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 South Pass City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00488385 near South Pass City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00488385. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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