Badwater, WY
Unincorporated community in Natrona County, Wyoming
Badwater is a small unincorporated community in Natrona County, Wyoming. It is 28.9 miles SE of Powder River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82630.
Badwater at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Natrona County
- ZIP code
- 82630
- Nearest town
- Powder River (28.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 43.3228, -107.4269
Weather in Badwater now
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Badwater weather by the hour
Badwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Badwater.
This week in Badwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Badwater
What is the weather usually like in Badwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 391 mm
- 72.6 insnowfall per year · 184 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Badwater: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACK MTN, WY US (USC00480778), adjusted for the elevation of Badwater.
Badwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Badwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Badwater?
Badwater has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (391 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 73 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Badwater is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Badwater
The closest live webcam is Hiland › East: US 20/26 - East, 16.8 miles S of Badwater.
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Questions about Badwater
Where is Badwater, WY?
Badwater is an unincorporated community in Natrona County, Wyoming, 28.9 miles SE of Powder River.
What county is Badwater in?
Badwater is in Natrona County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Badwater, WY?
The ZIP code for Badwater is 82630.
What is the nearest town to Badwater?
Powder River, 28.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Badwater?
Yes. The closest is Hiland › East: US 20/26 - East, 16.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Badwater?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Badwater?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Badwater?
About 15.4 inches (391 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Badwater?
Yes, about 73 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Badwater?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Badwater have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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