Climate & Weather in Laramie
Laramie has a real, genuinely cold, high-elevation semi-arid climate at 7,165 feet: cold, windy winters (December averaging around 18.1°F) and warm, dry summers, with meaningful annual snowfall carrying a real, disclosed cross-source spread.
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Learn moreCold, High-Elevation Winters
Laramie's winters are cited as genuinely cold, with December -- the coldest month -- averaging approximately 18.1°F. Winter daily highs typically run around 36°F, with daily lows around 16°F.
Warm, Dry Summers
Summers are cited as warm, dry, and mostly clear, with annual temperatures typically ranging from approximately 13°F to 79°F across the year, rarely dropping below -4°F or rising above 87°F.
A Real, Disclosed Cross-Source Spread on Annual Snowfall
Laramie's average annual snowfall carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread: one citation (a 1991-2020 NOAA-style normal) put the figure at approximately 64.1 inches, while a separate citation cited a mean of approximately 51.4 inches. This record discloses both rather than resolving the gap.
A Qualitatively Windy, High-Plains Setting -- A Real, Disclosed Data Gap
Laramie's high-elevation, high-plains setting is commonly, qualitatively described as windy, but this record's own research this pass did not surface a precise, current, Laramie-specific average annual wind-speed figure -- a real, disclosed gap rather than an invented number.
Real, Documented Wildfire Exposure Tied to Dry Conditions
As detailed on the flood-hurricane-risk topic page, Albany County's dry conditions and heavy fuel loads bring real, documented wildfire exposure distinct from Laramie's winter-snowfall pattern -- including the 176,878-acre 2020 Mullen Fire roughly 28 miles west of the city.
Key takeaways
- Laramie's coldest month (December) averages approximately 18.1°F, consistent with its 7,165-foot elevation.
- Annual temperatures typically range from approximately 13°F to 79°F, with warm, dry summers.
- Average annual snowfall carries a real, disclosed cross-source spread (approximately 51.4 to 64.1 inches depending on source).
- This record did not surface a precise Laramie-specific average wind-speed figure this pass -- a real, disclosed gap, despite the region's commonly windy reputation.
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