West River, WY
Unincorporated community in Washakie County, Wyoming
West River is a small unincorporated community in Washakie County, Wyoming. It is 5.4 miles S of Worland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82432.
West River at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Washakie County
- ZIP code
- 82432
- Nearest town
- Worland (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.0986, -107.9528
Weather in West River now
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West River weather by the hour
West River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West River.
This week in West River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West River
What is the weather usually like in West River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 8.6 inprecipitation per year · 218 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West River: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORLAND, WY US (USC00489770), adjusted for the elevation of West River.
West River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in West River?
West River has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 8.6 inches (218 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December.
The best time to visit West River is May–June and August–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 River
The closest live webcam is East Thermopolis › North: US 20 Worland South - North, 6.3 miles S of West River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West River.
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Questions about West River
Where is West River, WY?
West River is an unincorporated community in Washakie County, Wyoming, 5.4 miles S of Worland.
What county is West River in?
West River is in Washakie County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of West River, WY?
The ZIP code for West River is 82432.
What is the nearest town to West River?
Worland, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West River?
Yes. The closest is East Thermopolis › North: US 20 Worland South - North, 6.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West River?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in West River?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in West River?
About 8.6 inches (218 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West River?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West River have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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