Cold steppe climate
Climate Rock Springs - Wyoming
Annual high55ºF
Annual low32ºF
Precipitation8.56 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 13 | 0.45 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 15 | 0.48 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 23 | 0.68 | 7 |
| Apr | 54 | 29 | 0.91 | 7 |
| May | 64 | 38 | 1.21 | 2 |
| Jun | 75 | 46 | 0.79 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 54 | 0.64 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 52 | 0.62 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 43 | 0.92 | 1 |
| Oct | 56 | 32 | 0.87 | 5 |
| Nov | 40 | 21 | 0.49 | 6 |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.50 | 6 |
- JanHigh 30ºFLow 13ºFPrecip 0.45 inch
- FebHigh 33ºFLow 15ºFPrecip 0.48 inch
- MarHigh 44ºFLow 23ºFPrecip 0.68 inch
- AprHigh 54ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 0.91 inch
- MayHigh 64ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 1.21 inch
- JunHigh 75ºFLow 46ºFPrecip 0.79 inch
- JulHigh 84ºFLow 54ºFPrecip 0.64 inch
- AugHigh 82ºFLow 52ºFPrecip 0.62 inch
- SepHigh 70ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 0.92 inch
- OctHigh 56ºFLow 32ºFPrecip 0.87 inch
- NovHigh 40ºFLow 21ºFPrecip 0.49 inch
- DecHigh 30ºFLow 13ºFPrecip 0.50 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Rock Springs, Wyoming?
Rock Springs experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very dry conditions and significant seasonal changes. Winters are cold and bring snowy conditions, while summers are warm. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year, with spring being slightly wetter, often arriving in brief showers. The very high elevation contributes to these distinct temperature shifts.
Rock Springs weather averages
Annual high55ºF
Annual low32ºF
Precipitation8.56 inch
Snowfall48 inch
Daily normals Rock Springs - Wyoming - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 28.6 | 13.0 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 2 | 28.7 | 13.1 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 3 | 28.7 | 13.2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 4 | 28.8 | 13.2 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 5 | 28.9 | 13.3 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 6 | 29.0 | 13.4 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 7 | 29.0 | 13.4 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 8 | 29.1 | 13.5 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Jan 9 | 29.2 | 13.5 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 10 | 29.2 | 13.6 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Jan 11 | 29.3 | 13.6 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| Jan 12 | 29.4 | 13.7 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Jan 13 | 29.4 | 13.7 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 14 | 29.5 | 13.7 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Jan 15 | 29.5 | 13.7 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| Jan 16 | 29.6 | 13.8 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Jan 17 | 29.6 | 13.8 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 18 | 29.7 | 13.8 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| Jan 19 | 29.7 | 13.8 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Jan 20 | 29.8 | 13.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Jan 21 | 29.8 | 13.8 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 22 | 29.8 | 13.8 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| Jan 23 | 29.9 | 13.7 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| Jan 24 | 29.9 | 13.7 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
| Jan 25 | 29.9 | 13.7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 6.40 | 6.40 |
| Jan 26 | 30.0 | 13.7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| Jan 27 | 30.0 | 13.7 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Jan 28 | 30.0 | 13.7 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 7.30 | 7.30 |
| Jan 29 | 30.1 | 13.7 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| Jan 30 | 30.1 | 13.7 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| Jan 31 | 30.2 | 13.7 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 8.20 | 8.20 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Rock Springs - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 72.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2 | 77.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 77.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 78.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 77.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 75.0 | 51.1 | T |
| Oct 10 | 70.0 | 52.0 | T |
| Oct 11 | 64.0 | 44.1 | 0.25 |
| Oct 12 | 53.1 | 44.1 | 0.18 |
| Oct 13 | 53.1 | 39.9 | 0.09 |
| Oct 14 | 42.1 | 37.9 | 0.59 |
| Oct 15 | 51.1 | 33.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16 | 55.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 63.0 | 34.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 63.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 62.1 | 45.0 | 0.21 |
| Oct 23 | 55.0 | 37.0 | 0.01 |
| Oct 24 | 46.9 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 54.0 | 30.9 | 0.01 |
| Oct 26 | 55.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 55.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | 53.1 | 35.1 | 0.05 |
| Oct 29 | 55.9 | 27.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30 | 62.1 | 37.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 31 | 52.0 | 41.0 | 0.02 |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature78.1ºF · Oct 7
- Lowest max temperature42.1ºF · Oct 14
- Highest min temperature52.0ºF · Oct 10
- Lowest min temperature27.0ºF · Oct 29
Geo Rock Springs - Wyoming
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Sweetwater
- City
- Rock Springs
- Zip Code
- 82901
- Elevation
- 6742 ft
- Longitude
- -109.07
- Latitude
- 41.59
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –