Zip 82731 (Weston, WY) Climate

The climate in 82731 Weston, WY is a cold continental one, with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range between 10°F and 86°F throughout the year, with the hottest months being July and August. The area experiences an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, mostly during spring and summer months. Winter can be quite harsh in this area with occasional snow storms and sub-zero temperatures not being uncommon. However, because of its high elevation and dry air, Weston enjoys plenty of sunny days throughout the entire year.

Weston (zip 82731), Wyoming gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Weston (zip 82731) averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Weston (zip 82731). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Weston (zip 82731) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 82731 zip code is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Wyoming.

8.8 Summer - 5.1 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 82731 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Weston, Wyoming	United States
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	87.9°	85.8°
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 82731 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Wyoming. In the 82731 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 82731 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 82731 zip code, there are 33.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Wyoming.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 82731 zip code with an average of 9.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In the 82731 zip code, there are 184.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Wyoming.

In the 82731 zip code, there are 23.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Wyoming.

Humidity is low in the 82731 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in the 82731 zip code with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.1 inches in the 82731 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Wyoming.

May is the rainiest month in the 82731 zip code with 8.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 64.5 rainy days annually in the 82731 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Wyoming. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 40.9 inches in the 82731 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Wyoming. March is the snowiest month in the 82731 zip code with 7.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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