Fossil, WY
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Wyoming
Fossil is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It is 9.2 miles E of Kemmerer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83121.
Fossil at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 83121
- Nearest town
- Kemmerer (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.8161, -110.7233
Weather in Fossil now
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Fossil weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fossil.
This week in Fossil
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fossil
What is the weather usually like in Fossil?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fossil: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOSSIL BUTTE, WY US (USC00483582), adjusted for the elevation of Fossil.
Fossil weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fossil through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Fossil?
Fossil has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Fossil 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
The closest live webcam is Evanston › West: US 30 Nugget Canyon - West, 4.4 miles W of Fossil.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fossil.
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Questions about Fossil
Where is Fossil, WY?
Fossil is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Wyoming, 9.2 miles E of Kemmerer.
What county is Fossil in?
Fossil is in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Fossil, WY?
The ZIP code for Fossil is 83121.
What is the nearest town to Fossil?
Kemmerer, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fossil?
Yes. The closest is Evanston › West: US 30 Nugget Canyon - West, 4.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fossil?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Fossil?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Fossil?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Fossil?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fossil?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fossil have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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