Hecla, WY
Unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming
Hecla is a small unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming. It is 16.2 miles E of Warren AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82059.
Hecla at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Laramie County
- ZIP code
- 82059
- Nearest town
- Warren AFB (16.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.1575, -105.1728
Weather in Hecla now
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Hecla weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hecla.
This week in Hecla
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hecla
What is the weather usually like in Hecla?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 14.5 inprecipitation per year · 368 mm
- 69.5 insnowfall per year · 177 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hecla: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HECLA 1E, WY US (USC00484442), adjusted for the elevation of Hecla.
Hecla weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hecla through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Hecla?
Hecla has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 14.5 inches (368 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 70 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hecla 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 Hecla
The closest live webcam is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 2.9 miles NW of Hecla.
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Questions about Hecla
Where is Hecla, WY?
Hecla is an unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming, 16.2 miles E of Warren AFB.
What county is Hecla in?
Hecla is in Laramie County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Hecla, WY?
The ZIP code for Hecla is 82059.
What is the nearest town to Hecla?
Warren AFB, 16.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hecla?
Yes. The closest is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hecla?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Hecla?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Hecla?
About 14.5 inches (368 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hecla?
Yes, about 70 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hecla?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hecla have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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