Rock Springs, WY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rock Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Springs.
This week in Rock Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Springs
What is the weather usually like in Rock Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 10.5 inprecipitation per year · 266 mm
- 31.3 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Springs: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK SPRINGS FIRE DEPT, WY US (USC00487847), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Springs.
Rock Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 10.5 inches (266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock Springs is June to September. At 6,388 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Rock Springs
What is the hottest month in Rock Springs?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Springs?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Springs?
About 10.5 inches (266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rock Springs?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock Springs?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Springs have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Rock Springs in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rock Springs?
Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rock Springs weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rock Springs.
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