Gibson, WY

Unincorporated community in Platte County, Wyoming

Gibson is a small unincorporated community in Platte County, Wyoming. It is 1.0 miles SW of Whiting, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82201.

Gibson at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Platte County
ZIP code
82201
Nearest town
Whiting (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
42.0186, -104.9569

Weather in Gibson now

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Gibson weather by the hour

Gibson weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gibson.

This week in Gibson

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gibson

What is the weather usually like in Gibson?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°32°53°74°95°43°17°Jan45°17°Feb55°24°Mar62°30°Apr71°39°May83°48°Jun90°54°Jul89°52°Aug80°43°Sep66°32°Oct52°24°Nov43°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.4"Feb0.7"Mar1.7"Apr2.7"May2.1"Jun1.7"Jul1.2"Aug1.3"Sep1.1"Oct0.4"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Gibson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHEATLAND 4 N, WY US (USC00489615), adjusted for the elevation of Gibson.

Gibson weather month by month

January
43° 17°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
February
45° 17°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
55° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
April
62° 30°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
May
71° 39°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
June
83° 48°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
90° 54°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
89° 52°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
80° 43°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
66° 32°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
November
52° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
December
43° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gibson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM4:55 PM9 h 31 min
February6:53 AM5:34 PM10 h 40 min
March7:09 AM7:07 PM11 h 58 min
April6:17 AM7:42 PM13 h 25 min
May5:37 AM8:15 PM14 h 37 min
June5:21 AM8:38 PM15 h 16 min
July5:36 AM8:35 PM14 h 59 min
August6:06 AM8:01 PM13 h 55 min
September6:38 AM7:10 PM12 h 32 min
October7:11 AM6:19 PM11 h 8 min
November6:48 AM4:40 PM9 h 51 min
December7:19 AM4:30 PM9 h 11 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Gibson?

Gibson has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gibson 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 Gibson

The closest live webcam is Ferguson Corner › South: I 25 Bordeaux - South, 6.1 miles S of Gibson.

Ferguson Corner › South: I 25 Bordeaux - SouthFerguson Corner · 6.1 mi SOn Windy
Ferguson Corner: I 25 Bordeaux - WindsockFerguson Corner · 6.1 mi SOn Windy
Ferguson Corner › North: I 25 Bordeaux - NorthFerguson Corner · 6.1 mi SOn Windy
Chugwater › South: I 25 - North - SouthChugwater · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Chugwater › North: I 25 - NorthChugwater · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Chugwater: I 25 - North - Road SurfaceChugwater · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Platte County › South: I 25 Coleman - Southunknown · 21.2 mi NOn Windy
Platte: I 25 Coleman - Road Surfaceunknown · 21.2 mi NOn Windy
Platte › North: I 25 Coleman - Northunknown · 21.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gibson.

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Questions about Gibson

Where is Gibson, WY?

Gibson is an unincorporated community in Platte County, Wyoming, 1.0 miles SW of Whiting.

What county is Gibson in?

Gibson is in Platte County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of Gibson, WY?

The ZIP code for Gibson is 82201.

What is the nearest town to Gibson?

Whiting, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gibson?

Yes. The closest is Ferguson Corner › South: I 25 Bordeaux - South, 6.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gibson?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Gibson?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Gibson?

About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Gibson?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gibson?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gibson have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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