Fossil Forest, WY
Unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming
Fossil Forest is a small unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming. It is 16.5 miles NE of Silver Gate, the nearest town.
Fossil Forest at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Park County
- Nearest town
- Silver Gate (16.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.8606, -110.2339
Weather in Fossil Forest now
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Fossil Forest weather by the hour
Fossil Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fossil Forest.
This week in Fossil Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fossil Forest
What is the weather usually like in Fossil Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 18.0 inprecipitation per year · 456 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fossil Forest: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAMAR RS, WY US (USC00485355), adjusted for the elevation of Fossil Forest.
Fossil Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fossil Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Fossil Forest?
Fossil Forest has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 18.0 inches (456 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Fossil Forest 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 Fossil Forest
The closest live webcam is Park › South: WYO 296 Chief Joseph - South, 42.5 miles E of Fossil Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fossil Forest.
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Questions about Fossil Forest
Where is Fossil Forest, WY?
Fossil Forest is an unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming, 16.5 miles NE of Silver Gate.
What county is Fossil Forest in?
Fossil Forest is in Park County, Wyoming.
What is the nearest town to Fossil Forest?
Silver Gate, 16.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fossil Forest?
Yes. The closest is Park › South: WYO 296 Chief Joseph - South, 42.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fossil Forest?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Fossil Forest?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Fossil Forest?
About 18.0 inches (456 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Fossil Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fossil Forest?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fossil Forest have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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