Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Whalen Dam Usbr, WY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 14.1"
- Annual precip
- 149d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Whalen Dam Usbr
Whalen Dam Usbr, Wyoming averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 14.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 149 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
14.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Whalen Dam Usbr) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Whalen Dam Usbr area.
How Whalen Dam Usbr compares to every U.S. city
Whalen Dam Usbr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Whalen Dam Usbr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Whalen Dam Usbr, 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7" | 3.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 1.3 | 4.8 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
February 0.4"
March 0.8"
April 1.8"
May 2.7"
June 2.1"
July 1.8"
August 1.3"
September 1.2"
October 1.1"
November 0.5"
December 0.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
149 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,731
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
619
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Whalen Dam Usbr's climate means for you
Whalen Dam Usbr runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 149 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,731 heating and 619 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: Whalen Dam Usbr, WY
In Whalen Dam Usbr, Wyoming, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00489604, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Whalen Dam Usbr averages 14.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 149 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 3. Turning to energy use, 6,731 heating degree days and 619 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Whalen Dam Usbr scores 54/100 (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 Whalen Dam Usbr, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Whalen Dam Usbr, Wyoming is 48°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Whalen Dam Usbr get? ▼
Whalen Dam Usbr receives 14.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Whalen Dam Usbr? ▼
Whalen Dam Usbr has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Whalen Dam Usbr? ▼
Whalen Dam Usbr has approximately 149 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Whalen Dam Usbr? ▼
Whalen Dam Usbr has 6,731 heating degree days and 619 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 Whalen Dam Usbr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00489604 near Whalen Dam Usbr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00489604. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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