Climate Insights for Laramie

The climate in Laramie is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 416mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 74mm of rainfall. Laramie is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season.

Laramie has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Laramie is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 416mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 74mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 22mm. That's 52mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Laramie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

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It is currently spring in Laramie, which began on March 20, 2026. Laramie is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 days from now.

The best time to visit Laramie is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Laramie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.