Climate in Dubois
Dubois's climate follows the upper Wind River Valley's real, genuinely distinct high-elevation pattern -- short, dry summers and long, freezing, genuinely snowy winters.
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Learn moreShort, dry, moderate summers
Dubois's July average high runs 78°F, with lows around 46°F -- genuinely moderate summer temperatures at 6,959 feet elevation (base record).
Long, freezing, genuinely snowy winters
Dubois's February average low runs 13°F, with an average of 57 inches of annual snowfall -- genuinely more snow than Wyoming's lower-elevation basin communities (base record).
A real, well-documented major wildfire risk
99% of Dubois-area properties carry wildfire risk over the next 30 years per First Street Foundation, reinforced by real, recent nearby fires including the 11,881-acre Pack Trail Fire (base record).
A real, current Wind River flood risk
The Wind River, which flows near Dubois, carries a real, monitored flood risk for low-lying downstream property when water levels rise significantly (base record).
Key takeaways
- Dubois's summers run genuinely moderate (78°F average July high) at 6,959 feet elevation.
- Winters run genuinely long, freezing, and snowy (57 inches average annual snowfall).
- A real, well-documented major wildfire risk affects 99% of area properties.
- The Wind River carries a real, monitored flood risk for low-lying property.
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