West Thumb, WY
Unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming
West Thumb is a small unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming. It is 31.3 miles NW of West Yellowstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82190.
West Thumb at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Park County
- ZIP code
- 82190
- Nearest town
- West Yellowstone (31.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.4156, -110.5747
Weather in West Thumb now
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West Thumb weather by the hour
West Thumb weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Thumb.
This week in West Thumb
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Thumb
What is the weather usually like in West Thumb?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 72°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 23.1 inprecipitation per year · 587 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Thumb: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YELLOWSTONE LAKE, WY US (USW00094173), adjusted for the elevation of West Thumb.
West Thumb weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Thumb through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in West Thumb?
West Thumb has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 23.1 inches (587 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.
The best time to visit West Thumb 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 Thumb
The closest live webcam is West Yellowstone › South-east, 30.4 miles NW of West Thumb.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Thumb.
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Questions about West Thumb
Where is West Thumb, WY?
West Thumb is an unincorporated community in Park County, Wyoming, 31.3 miles NW of West Yellowstone.
What county is West Thumb in?
West Thumb is in Park County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of West Thumb, WY?
The ZIP code for West Thumb is 82190.
What is the nearest town to West Thumb?
West Yellowstone, 31.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Thumb?
Yes. The closest is West Yellowstone › South-east, 30.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Thumb?
July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in West Thumb?
February, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in West Thumb?
About 23.1 inches (587 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Thumb?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Thumb?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Thumb have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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