Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 32°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yellowstone Lake, WY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 32°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 23.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming averages 32°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 32°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 23.1"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
32°F (0°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
19°F
Annual Precip
23.1"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
32°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
23.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yellowstone Lake) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Yellowstone Lake area.
How Yellowstone Lake compares to every U.S. city
Yellowstone Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yellowstone Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Yellowstone Lake, 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
16.1 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
14.3 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
16.4 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
15.8 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
14.9 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
13.3 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
13.0 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
16.1 days with precipitation
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
12,011
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Yellowstone Lake's climate means for you
Yellowstone Lake runs 32°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 12,011 heating and 0 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: Yellowstone Lake, WY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 32°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 19°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094173, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Yellowstone Lake averages 23.1 inches 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, 12,011 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Yellowstone Lake scores 57/100 (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 Yellowstone Lake, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming is 32°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Yellowstone Lake get? ▼
Yellowstone Lake receives 23.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yellowstone Lake? ▼
Yellowstone Lake has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yellowstone Lake? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Yellowstone Lake.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yellowstone Lake? ▼
Yellowstone Lake has 12,011 heating degree days and 0 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 Yellowstone Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094173 near Yellowstone Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094173. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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