Washakie County Climate
Washakie County, Wyoming
Avg Annual Temp
45.0°F
Annual Precip
11.0"
Annual Snowfall
57.2"
Extreme Heat Days
39.625
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Washakie County Weather
Warmer Basin Living in Washakie
Washakie County’s 45.0°F average temperature is higher than much of Wyoming but still 9 degrees below the national median. It enjoys more warmth than the state’s mountain counties.
Sunnier and Drier Than Average
The county is warmer than the 43.8°F state average and significantly drier. It receives only 11.0 inches of precipitation compared to the 13.9-inch state norm.
Hotter Than the Highlands
Washakie experiences much hotter summers than neighboring Sheridan, recording 40 heat days compared to Sheridan's 24. It serves as a warm pocket within the Big Horn Basin.
A Season of Significant Heat
Washakie endures 40 days of temperatures above 90°F, the highest in this group. Winters remain cold with 57.2 inches of snow and a January average of 19.3°F.
Invest in Summer Cooling
Air conditioning is a must here to manage the 40 days of extreme summer heat. Winter prep remains necessary as the county still sees over four feet of snow annually.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.