Murke, WY

Unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming

Murke is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming. It is 21.8 miles W of Laramie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82061.

Murke at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Albany County
ZIP code
82061
Nearest town
Laramie (21.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
41.4247, -105.2147

Weather in Murke now

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Murke weather by the hour

Murke weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murke

What is the weather usually like in Murke?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°27°47°66°86°33°12°Jan35°15°Feb44°21°Mar51°28°Apr60°36°May73°46°Jun81°52°Jul79°49°Aug72°43°Sep56°31°Oct44°23°Nov34°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb0.8"Mar1.4"Apr2.0"May1.5"Jun1.6"Jul1.1"Aug1.9"Sep1.0"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LARAMIE 4SE, WY US (USC00485417), adjusted for the elevation of Murke.

Murke weather month by month

January
33° 12°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
February
35° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
March
44° 21°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
April
51° 28°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow
May
60° 36°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
June
73° 46°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
July
81° 52°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 49°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
72° 43°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
October
56° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
November
44° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
December
34° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Murke through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:57 PM9 h 34 min
February6:53 AM5:36 PM10 h 42 min
March7:10 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:19 AM7:42 PM13 h 23 min
May5:39 AM8:14 PM14 h 34 min
June5:25 AM8:37 PM15 h 12 min
July5:39 AM8:34 PM14 h 55 min
August6:08 AM8:01 PM13 h 52 min
September6:40 AM7:11 PM12 h 31 min
October7:11 AM6:21 PM11 h 9 min
November6:48 AM4:42 PM9 h 54 min
December7:18 AM4:33 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Murke?

Murke has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 13.1 inches (333 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Murke 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 Murke

The closest live webcam is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 16.0 miles S of Murke.

Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - WestCheyenne · 16.0 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig › East: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - Eastunknown · 16.0 mi SOn Windy
Laramie: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - Road Surfaceunknown · 16.0 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig › West: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Westunknown · 16.3 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig › East: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Eastunknown · 16.3 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Gateunknown · 16.3 mi SOn Windy
Hirsig: WYO 210 Hynds Lodge Rd - Road Surfaceunknown · 16.3 mi SOn Windy
Granite › East: I 80 Summit - Eastunknown · 17.2 mi SWOn Windy
Albany › West: I 80 Summit - Westunknown · 17.2 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Murke

Where is Murke, WY?

Murke is an unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming, 21.8 miles W of Laramie.

What county is Murke in?

Murke is in Albany County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of Murke, WY?

The ZIP code for Murke is 82061.

What is the nearest town to Murke?

Laramie, 21.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Murke?

Yes. The closest is Cheyenne › West: WYO 210 Wildcat Trail - West, 16.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Murke?

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

What is the coldest month in Murke?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Murke?

About 13.1 inches (333 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Murke?

Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Murke?

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

What climate does Murke have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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