Whitman, WY

Unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming

Whitman is a small unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It is 15.5 miles S of Van Tassell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82225.

Whitman at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Niobrara County
ZIP code
82225
Nearest town
Van Tassell (15.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
42.8878, -104.1144

Weather in Whitman now

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Whitman weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitman.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitman

What is the weather usually like in Whitman?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°52°72°93°38°15°Jan40°16°Feb49°24°Mar57°31°Apr67°41°May78°51°Jun88°58°Jul87°56°Aug78°46°Sep62°33°Oct49°23°Nov39°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.6"Feb1.1"Mar2.3"Apr3.5"May2.5"Jun1.9"Jul1.4"Aug1.6"Sep1.6"Oct0.4"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LUSK 25NE, WY US (USC00485833), adjusted for the elevation of Whitman.

Whitman weather month by month

January
38° 15°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
February
40° 16°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
March
49° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
April
57° 31°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
May
67° 41°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
June
78° 51°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
88° 58°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
87° 56°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
78° 46°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
62° 33°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
November
49° 23°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
December
39° 15°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whitman through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:49 PM9 h 26 min
February6:51 AM5:29 PM10 h 37 min
March7:06 AM7:04 PM11 h 57 min
April6:12 AM7:40 PM13 h 27 min
May5:31 AM8:14 PM14 h 42 min
June5:15 AM8:38 PM15 h 23 min
July5:30 AM8:34 PM15 h 4 min
August6:01 AM8:00 PM13 h 58 min
September6:35 AM7:07 PM12 h 32 min
October7:08 AM6:15 PM11 h 6 min
November6:47 AM4:34 PM9 h 47 min
December7:18 AM4:24 PM9 h 5 min

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

What is the weather like in Whitman?

Whitman has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 17.7 inches (449 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whitman 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 Whitman

The closest live webcam is Town of Van Tassell › West: US 20 Duck Creek - West, 14.2 miles S of Whitman.

Town of Van Tassell › West: US 20 Duck Creek - WestTown of Van Tassell · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Town of Van Tassell › East: US 20 Duck Creek - EastTown of Van Tassell · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Town of Van Tassell: US 20 Duck Creek - Road SurfaceTown of Van Tassell · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Town of Van Tassell › West: US 20 Van Tassell - WestTown of Van Tassell · 15.3 mi SOn Windy
Town of Van Tassell › East: US 20 Van Tassell - EastTown of Van Tassell · 15.3 mi SOn Windy
Town of Van Tassell: US 20 Van Tassell - Road SurfaceTown of Van Tassell · 15.3 mi SOn Windy
Harrison › East: US 20 - Hwy 20 EastHarrison · 17.6 mi SEOn Windy
Lusk › West: US 18/20 - WestLusk · 22.5 mi SWOn Windy
Lusk › East: US 18/20 - EastLusk · 22.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitman.

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Questions about Whitman

Where is Whitman, WY?

Whitman is an unincorporated community in Niobrara County, Wyoming, 15.5 miles S of Van Tassell.

What county is Whitman in?

Whitman is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of Whitman, WY?

The ZIP code for Whitman is 82225.

What is the nearest town to Whitman?

Van Tassell, 15.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whitman?

Yes. The closest is Town of Van Tassell › West: US 20 Duck Creek - West, 14.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whitman?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Whitman?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Whitman?

About 17.7 inches (449 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Whitman?

Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whitman?

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

What climate does Whitman have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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