Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 36°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yellowstone NP E Ent, WY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 36°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 26.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yellowstone NP E Ent
Yellowstone NP E Ent, Wyoming averages 36°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 36°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 26.1"
- precipitation, annual total
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
26.1"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
36°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yellowstone NP E Ent) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Yellowstone NP E Ent area.
How Yellowstone NP E Ent compares to every U.S. city
Yellowstone NP E Ent'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 NP E Ent
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Yellowstone NP E Ent'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 4.4 | 0.1 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.1"
February 1.9"
March 1.9"
April 2.0"
May 2.6"
June 2.6"
July 1.4"
August 1.3"
September 1.9"
October 2.5"
November 2.9"
December 2.9"
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
10,532
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
5
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Yellowstone NP E Ent's climate means for you
Yellowstone NP E Ent runs 36°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 10,532 heating and 5 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 NP E Ent, WY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Yellowstone NP E Ent, Wyoming as a location with an annual average temperature of 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 December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00489902, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Yellowstone NP E Ent averages 26.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 10,532 heating degree days and 5 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 NP E Ent scores 57/100 (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 December-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 Yellowstone NP E Ent, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yellowstone NP E Ent, Wyoming is 36°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Yellowstone NP E Ent get? ▼
Yellowstone NP E Ent receives 26.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yellowstone NP E Ent? ▼
Yellowstone NP E Ent 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 NP E Ent? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Yellowstone NP E Ent.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yellowstone NP E Ent? ▼
Yellowstone NP E Ent has 10,532 heating degree days and 5 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 NP E Ent climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00489902 near Yellowstone NP E Ent.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00489902. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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