Updated October 2026
Fort Laramie National Historic Site Weather by Month
Fort Laramie National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 57°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 43°F and an average low of 15°F. May is the wettest month, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 6.3 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fort Laramie National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
15°F avg low
Wettest month
May
2.9 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
6.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Fort Laramie by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 15°F | 0.2 in | 2.2 in | 9.2 h |
| February | 45°F | 17°F | 0.5 in | 6.3 in | 10.4 h |
| March | 55°F | 24°F | 0.8 in | 3.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 62°F | 30°F | 1.7 in | 3.5 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 71°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 83°F | 50°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 15.1 h |
| July | 91°F | 57°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 89°F | 54°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 80°F | 44°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 65°F | 31°F | 1.1 in | 2.4 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 52°F | 22°F | 0.5 in | 3.2 in | 9.6 h |
| December | 43°F | 15°F | 0.4 in | 6.2 in | 8.9 h |
| Year total | 14.9 in | 27.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00486852, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Fort Laramie is at that time of year.
Fort Laramie weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 44°F in all three months, with average lows near 16°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.1 inches of precipitation, about 7% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 15 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 55°F in March to 71°F in May, with average lows between 24°F and 41°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 5.4 inches of precipitation, about 36% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 7.2 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.4 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 91°F in July, between 83°F in June and 89°F in August, with average lows between 50°F and 57°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 5.4 inches of precipitation, about 36% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 52°F in November, with average lows between 22°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in October and November. Together the three months average 3 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 5.6 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Fort Laramie summer days can be quite hot (over 100F/37C), average highs are in the 80s and 90s (30-35C) with cool nights and low humidity. Winters are often bitterly cold and windy with subzero wind chills. The region is semi-arid with a distinct winter dry season. About 70% of annual precipitation falls as thunderstorms during the spring and early summer. Breezy days are common year-round and peak in the winter when wind speeds can approach hurricane-strength.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fort Laramie
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 42.20°N, 104.55°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.3× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fort Laramie National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fort Laramie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fort Laramie National Historic Site, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 57°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fort Laramie National Historic Site, with an average low of 15°F and an average high of 43°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 0.2 inches. The station records about 14.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 28 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 6.3 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00486852), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.