West Lance Creek, WY

Unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming

West Lance Creek is a small unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It is 1.4 miles E of Lance Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82222.

West Lance Creek at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Niobrara County
ZIP code
82222
Nearest town
Lance Creek (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.0456, -104.6925

Weather in West Lance Creek now

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West Lance Creek weather by the hour

West Lance Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Lance Creek.

This week in West Lance Creek

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Lance Creek

What is the weather usually like in West Lance Creek?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°28°51°73°95°37°11°Jan40°14°Feb49°23°Mar58°30°Apr67°40°May80°49°Jun90°57°Jul88°54°Aug77°44°Sep61°31°Oct48°20°Nov37°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.4"Feb0.8"Mar2.1"Apr2.7"May2.1"Jun1.5"Jul1.1"Aug1.4"Sep1.1"Oct0.6"Nov0.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANCE CREEK 11NNE, WY US (USC00485374), adjusted for the elevation of West Lance Creek.

West Lance Creek weather month by month

January
37° 11°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
40° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
March
49° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
April
58° 30°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
May
67° 40°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
June
80° 49°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
90° 57°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
88° 54°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
77° 44°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
61° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
November
48° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
December
37° 12°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Lance Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM4:51 PM9 h 25 min
February6:54 AM5:31 PM10 h 37 min
March7:08 AM7:06 PM11 h 57 min
April6:14 AM7:42 PM13 h 28 min
May5:33 AM8:16 PM14 h 43 min
June5:17 AM8:41 PM15 h 24 min
July5:31 AM8:37 PM15 h 5 min
August6:03 AM8:02 PM13 h 59 min
September6:37 AM7:10 PM12 h 32 min
October7:11 AM6:17 PM11 h 6 min
November6:50 AM4:36 PM9 h 46 min
December7:21 AM4:26 PM9 h 4 min

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

What is the weather like in West Lance Creek?

West Lance Creek has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).

It gets about 14.3 inches (363 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Lance Creek 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 West Lance Creek

The closest live webcam is Lusk › West: US 18/20 - West, 22.4 miles SE of West Lance Creek.

Lusk › West: US 18/20 - WestLusk · 22.4 mi SEOn Windy
Lusk › East: US 18/20 - EastLusk · 22.4 mi SEOn Windy
Lusk: US 18/20 - Road SurfaceLusk · 22.4 mi SEOn Windy
Redbird › South: US 85 - Road - SouthRedbird · 24.1 mi NEOn Windy
Redbird › North: US 85 - Road - NorthRedbird · 24.1 mi NEOn Windy
Redbird: US 85 - Road - Road SurfaceRedbird · 24.1 mi NEOn Windy
Converse County › South: WYO 59 Mile Marker 23 - Southunknown · 28.9 mi WOn Windy
Converse › North: WYO 59 Mile Marker 23 - Northunknown · 28.9 mi WOn Windy
Converse: WYO 59 Mile Marker 23 - Road Surfaceunknown · 28.9 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Lance Creek.

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Questions about West Lance Creek

Where is West Lance Creek, WY?

West Lance Creek is an unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming, 1.4 miles E of Lance Creek.

What county is West Lance Creek in?

West Lance Creek is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of West Lance Creek, WY?

The ZIP code for West Lance Creek is 82222.

What is the nearest town to West Lance Creek?

Lance Creek, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Lance Creek?

Yes. The closest is Lusk › West: US 18/20 - West, 22.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Lance Creek?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in West Lance Creek?

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

How much does it rain in West Lance Creek?

About 14.3 inches (363 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in West Lance Creek?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Lance Creek?

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

What climate does West Lance Creek have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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