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Wapiti, WY Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Wapiti, Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 45°F and a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 10.3", including 30.6" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

45°F (7°C)

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

33°F

Annual Precip

10.3"

Annual Snow

30.6"

Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

45°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

10.3"

Plus 30.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wapiti) 52.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wapiti area.

Warming context for Wapiti

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wapiti captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 39°F (4°C) 19°F (-7°C) 29°F (-2°C)
February 39°F (4°C) 17°F (-8°C) 28°F (-2°C)
March 47°F (8°C) 24°F (-4°C) 36°F (2°C)
April 53°F (12°C) 29°F (-2°C) 41°F (5°C)
May 62°F (17°C) 37°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
June 73°F (23°C) 44°F (7°C) 58°F (15°C)
July 83°F (28°C) 51°F (11°C) 67°F (19°C)
August 81°F (27°C) 49°F (10°C) 65°F (19°C)
September 71°F (22°C) 42°F (6°C) 57°F (14°C)
October 57°F (14°C) 33°F (1°C) 45°F (7°C)
November 45°F (7°C) 25°F (-4°C) 35°F (2°C)
December 38°F (3°C) 19°F (-7°C) 28°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.5"

Snow: 5.7"

3.1 days with precipitation

February 0.4"

Snow: 3.9"

3.4 days with precipitation

March 0.5"

Snow: 4.3"

4.4 days with precipitation

April 1.1"

Snow: 4.4"

6.0 days with precipitation

May 1.4"

Snow: 0.7"

7.3 days with precipitation

June 1.4"

7.1 days with precipitation

July 0.8"

5.3 days with precipitation

August 0.8"

5.9 days with precipitation

September 1.1"

Snow: 0.2"

4.2 days with precipitation

October 0.9"

Snow: 3.6"

4.6 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

Snow: 4.1"

4.1 days with precipitation

December 0.6"

Snow: 3.7"

3.8 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 25

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 27

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,509

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

229

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Wapiti, WY

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wapiti, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00489467, 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. Wapiti receives roughly 10.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 30.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 25. For energy use, 7,509 heating degree days and 229 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wapiti scores 52/100 (Moderate), 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 Wapiti, WY?
The average annual temperature in Wapiti, Wyoming is 45°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Wapiti get?
Wapiti receives 10.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 30.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wapiti?
Wapiti has a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Wapiti?
Growing season data is not available for Wapiti.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wapiti?
Wapiti has 7,509 heating degree days and 229 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Wapiti climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00489467. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00489467. For informational purposes only.

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