Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,210 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed atmospheric records across twelve months for a representative high-elevation coordinate.

Shoshone National Forest Monthly Climate Normals: Temperature, Precipitation, and Wind Patterns

Name: Shoshone National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

This annual climate profile documents long-term weather averages for a representative point within Shoshone National Forest, reflecting atmospheric conditions from 1991 to 2020. Data points include mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These records illustrate the consistent seasonal patterns observed at this specific elevation in Wyoming, providing a baseline for environmental and meteorological analysis.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly climate records tracking average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside precipitation rates across twelve months

Shoshone National Forest Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature Rhythms, and Average Daily Precipitation Patterns

Average monthly temperatures span from subzero winter lows to warm summer maximums across the representative coordinate, while average daily precipitation rates vary moderately throughout the year. These multi-year climatology records outline standard baseline patterns rather than live weather forecasts or localized variations across the broader protected area.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 2.9 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: May

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, wind speed, humidity, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Shoshone National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Records

Analyze average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours for each month. Examining these twelve climatological normals provides a comprehensive baseline of long-term environmental patterns at a representative coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-8.5 °C-24.2° to 3.2°	1.2 mm/day	82%	4.8 m/s	9.1 hours
February	-7.6 °C-23.3° to 4.8°	1.3 mm/day	80.1%	4.2 m/s	10.2 hours
March	-3.5 °C-18.6° to 8.8°	1.4 mm/day	76.3%	3.8 m/s	11.7 hours
April	0.6 °C-12.6° to 15.8°	1.9 mm/day	70.8%	3.3 m/s	13.3 hours
May	6.6 °C-6.7° to 22.1°	2.5 mm/day	65.2%	2.8 m/s	14.6 hours
June	12.3 °C-1.7° to 27.2°	2 mm/day	58.8%	2.7 m/s	15.3 hours
July	17.4 °C4.4° to 30.4°	1.2 mm/day	50.5%	2.3 m/s	15 hours
August	16.4 °C2.8° to 30°	1.1 mm/day	47.6%	2.3 m/s	13.8 hours
September	10.7 °C-3.8° to 27°	1.4 mm/day	52.4%	2.6 m/s	12.3 hours
October	3 °C-11.2° to 20.5°	1.5 mm/day	63%	3.2 m/s	10.7 hours
November	-3.8 °C-18.6° to 10.7°	1.3 mm/day	73.1%	4.1 m/s	9.4 hours
December	-8.6 °C-23.6° to 3.5°	1.3 mm/day	81.2%	4.7 m/s	8.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: December: -8.6 °C; July: 17.4 °C; Change from December to July: +26 °C
Precipitation: December: 1.3 mm/day; July: 1.2 mm/day; Change from December to July: -0.1 mm/day
Daylight: December: 8.7 hours; July: 15 hours; Change from December to July: +6.3 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Evaluating long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes Across Shoshone National Forest

Calculated monthly highlights summarize the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from long-term climate normals at a representative coordinate. Comparative monthly averages provide a structured baseline for examining annual patterns without representing observed weather records.

Warmest month: July17.4 °C
Coolest month: December-8.6 °C
Wettest month: May2.5 mm/day
Driest month: August1.1 mm/day
Most humid month: January82%
Windiest month: January4.8 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.3 hours

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Comparing Shoshone National Forest Climate Normals With Other Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate profiles allow for direct observation of temperature variations and precipitation rhythms across distinct protected landscapes. Examining multiple regional settings provides broad context for long-term meteorological patterns without assuming matching conditions.