Hat Creek, WY
Historical community (former settlement) in Niobrara County, Wyoming
Hat Creek is a historical community (former settlement) in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It is 13.1 miles S of Lusk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82225.
Hat Creek at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Niobrara County
- ZIP code
- 82225
- Nearest town
- Lusk (13.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 42.9394, -104.3692
Weather in Hat Creek now
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Hat Creek weather by the hour
Hat Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hat Creek.
This week in Hat Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hat Creek
What is the weather usually like in Hat Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 12°F average low
- 17.7 inprecipitation per year · 449 mm
- 48.7 insnowfall per year · 124 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hat Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LUSK 2 SW, WY US (USC00485830), adjusted for the elevation of Hat Creek.
Hat Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hat Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Hat Creek?
Hat Creek has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 17.7 inches (449 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hat Creek 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 Hat Creek
The closest live webcam is Lusk › West: US 18/20 - West, 15.2 miles SW of Hat Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hat Creek.
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Questions about Hat Creek
Where is Hat Creek, WY?
Hat Creek is a historical community (former settlement) in Niobrara County, Wyoming, 13.1 miles S of Lusk.
What county is Hat Creek in?
Hat Creek is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Hat Creek, WY?
The ZIP code for Hat Creek is 82225.
What is the nearest town to Hat Creek?
Lusk, 13.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hat Creek?
Yes. The closest is Lusk › West: US 18/20 - West, 15.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hat Creek?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Hat Creek?
December, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Hat Creek?
About 17.7 inches (449 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hat Creek?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hat Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hat Creek have?
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).
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