Climate & Weather in Lander
Lander has a real, current climate with large seasonal temperature contrasts and genuinely heavy annual snowfall, reflecting its Wind River Range-adjacent setting.
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Learn moreLarge seasonal temperature swings
Lander's temperature typically ranges from 13F to 87F over the course of a year, with July averaging a high of approximately 87F and December (the coldest month) averaging a high of approximately 32F.
Genuinely heavy annual snowfall
Mean annual snowfall runs approximately 92 inches -- notably, genuinely heavier than the other three Wyoming Tier A markets built alongside Lander in this dataset (Riverton ~37 in, Cody ~47 in, Rawlins ~42 in).
Distributed throughout the winter and shoulder seasons
Lander's snowfall is disclosed as distributed throughout the winter and shoulder seasons, with heavier amounts occurring in spring and early winter.
Key takeaways
- Lander's climate brings large seasonal temperature swings.
- Mean annual snowfall runs approximately 92 inches -- notably heavier than nearby Wyoming markets.
- Snowfall is distributed across winter and shoulder seasons, heaviest in spring and early winter.
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