The Buttes, WY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming
The Buttes is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming. It is 9.8 miles N of Laramie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82073.
The Buttes at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 82073
- Nearest town
- Laramie (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.1725, -105.5669
Weather in The Buttes now
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The Buttes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Buttes.
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What is the weather usually like in The Buttes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 13.1 inprecipitation per year · 333 mm
- 64.1 insnowfall per year · 163 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Buttes: 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 The Buttes.
The Buttes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Buttes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in The Buttes?
The Buttes 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 The Buttes 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 The Buttes
The closest live webcam is Albany › North: US 287 Midway - North, 4.2 miles S of The Buttes.
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Questions about The Buttes
Where is The Buttes, WY?
The Buttes is an unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming, 9.8 miles N of Laramie.
What county is The Buttes in?
The Buttes is in Albany County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of The Buttes, WY?
The ZIP code for The Buttes is 82073.
What is the nearest town to The Buttes?
Laramie, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Buttes?
Yes. The closest is Albany › North: US 287 Midway - North, 4.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Buttes?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in The Buttes?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in The Buttes?
About 13.1 inches (333 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in The Buttes?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Buttes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Buttes have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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