Red Desert, WY
Unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Red Desert is a small unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It is 7.4 miles E of Wamsutter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82336.
Red Desert at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Sweetwater County
- ZIP code
- 82336
- Nearest town
- Wamsutter (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.6536, -108.1211
Weather in Red Desert now
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Red Desert weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Desert.
This week in Red Desert
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Desert
What is the weather usually like in Red Desert?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 8.5 inprecipitation per year · 215 mm
- 50.8 insnowfall per year · 129 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Desert: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAMSUTTER, WY US (USC00489459), adjusted for the elevation of Red Desert.
Red Desert weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Desert through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Red Desert?
Red Desert has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 8.5 inches (215 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Desert 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 Red Desert
The closest live webcam is Wamsutter › West: I 80 - West, 7.5 miles E of Red Desert.
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Questions about Red Desert
Where is Red Desert, WY?
Red Desert is an unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, 7.4 miles E of Wamsutter.
What county is Red Desert in?
Red Desert is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Red Desert, WY?
The ZIP code for Red Desert is 82336.
What is the nearest town to Red Desert?
Wamsutter, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Desert?
Yes. The closest is Wamsutter › West: I 80 - West, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Desert?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Desert?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Red Desert?
About 8.5 inches (215 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Red Desert?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Desert?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Desert have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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