Wind River, WY
Unincorporated community in Fremont County, Wyoming
Wind River is a small unincorporated community in Fremont County, Wyoming. It is 2.3 miles NW of Fort Washakie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82514.
Wind River at a glance
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Fremont County
- ZIP code
- 82514
- Nearest town
- Fort Washakie (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 42.9864, -108.8836
Weather in Wind River now
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Wind River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wind River.
This week in Wind River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wind River
What is the weather usually like in Wind River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 13.2 inprecipitation per year · 336 mm
- 87.6 insnowfall per year · 223 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wind River: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANDER HUNT FLD AP, WY US (USW00024021), adjusted for the elevation of Wind River.
Wind River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wind River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Wind River?
Wind River has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 13.2 inches (336 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 88 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wind River 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 Wind River
The closest live webcam is Lander › North: US 287 - Northwest, 13.4 miles SE of Wind River.
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Questions about Wind River
Where is Wind River, WY?
Wind River is an unincorporated community in Fremont County, Wyoming, 2.3 miles NW of Fort Washakie.
What county is Wind River in?
Wind River is in Fremont County, Wyoming.
What is the ZIP code of Wind River, WY?
The ZIP code for Wind River is 82514.
What is the nearest town to Wind River?
Fort Washakie, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wind River?
Yes. The closest is Lander › North: US 287 - Northwest, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wind River?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wind River?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Wind River?
About 13.2 inches (336 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wind River?
Yes, about 88 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wind River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wind River have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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