Islay, WY

Unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming

Islay is a small unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming. It is 18.5 miles SE of Warren AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82061.

Islay at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Laramie County
ZIP code
82061
Nearest town
Warren AFB (18.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
41.3178, -105.1350

Weather in Islay now

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Islay weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Islay

What is the weather usually like in Islay?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°49°67°86°39°17°Jan41°16°Feb48°22°Mar54°28°Apr63°37°May75°45°Jun81°53°Jul80°51°Aug72°42°Sep59°31°Oct47°22°Nov39°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.4"Feb0.8"Mar1.5"Apr2.2"May2.0"Jun2.1"Jul1.6"Aug1.5"Sep1.0"Oct0.6"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Islay: 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 Islay.

Islay weather month by month

January
39° 17°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
February
41° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow
March
48° 22°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
April
54° 28°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
May
63° 37°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
June
75° 45°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
81° 53°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
80° 51°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
72° 42°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
October
59° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
November
47° 22°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
December
39° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Islay through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:57 PM9 h 35 min
February6:53 AM5:35 PM10 h 42 min
March7:10 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:18 AM7:42 PM13 h 23 min
May5:39 AM8:13 PM14 h 34 min
June5:25 AM8:37 PM15 h 12 min
July5:39 AM8:34 PM14 h 54 min
August6:08 AM8:01 PM13 h 52 min
September6:39 AM7:11 PM12 h 31 min
October7:11 AM6:21 PM11 h 9 min
November6:47 AM4:42 PM9 h 55 min
December7:17 AM4:33 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Islay?

Islay 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 Islay 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 Islay

The closest live webcam is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 9.2 miles S of Islay.

Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - WestCheyenne · 9.2 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig › East: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - Eastunknown · 9.2 mi SOn Windy
Laramie: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - Road Surfaceunknown · 9.2 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig › West: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Westunknown · 10.8 mi SWOn Windy
Hirsig › East: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Eastunknown · 10.8 mi SWOn Windy
Hirsig: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Gateunknown · 10.8 mi SWOn Windy
Hirsig: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Road Surfaceunknown · 10.8 mi SWOn Windy
Laramie › South: I 25 Whitaker - Southunknown · 14.4 mi EOn Windy
Laramie › North: I 25 Whitaker - Northunknown · 14.4 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Islay

Where is Islay, WY?

Islay is an unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wyoming, 18.5 miles SE of Warren AFB.

What county is Islay in?

Islay is in Laramie County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of Islay, WY?

The ZIP code for Islay is 82061.

What is the nearest town to Islay?

Warren AFB, 18.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Islay?

Yes. The closest is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 9.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Islay?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Islay?

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

How much does it rain in Islay?

About 14.5 inches (368 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Islay?

Yes, about 70 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Islay?

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

What climate does Islay have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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