Climate for Station: Clearmont 5 Sw, Wyoming, United States
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Climate Analysis & Overview
Clearmont 5 Sw in Sheridan County, Wyoming, is experiencing a warming trend, with notable increases in both high and low temperatures over the past decade. The precipitation pattern has become slightly more evenly distributed, suggesting a shift in local weather dynamics.
Köppen Climate Context and Local Geography
Clearmont 5 Sw is situated in a region classified under the Köppen climate system as BSk, indicating a semi-arid steppe climate. This classification is characterised by low annual precipitation and significant temperature variations between seasons. The station's location, at the intersection of US 14 and US 16 near Ucross, is influenced by its proximity to the Bighorn Mountains. These mountains can cause orographic lifting, which affects precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations.
Temperature Trends: A Decade of Change
Over the past decade, Clearmont 5 Sw has seen a warming trend with high temperatures increasing by 0.92°C (1.66°F) and low temperatures rising by 1.55°C (2.79°F). This trend is more pronounced than the all-time recorded increases, where high temperatures have risen by only 0.07°C (0.13°F) and lows by 0.10°C (0.18°F). This suggests that recent years have experienced a more accelerated warming, potentially linked to broader regional climate changes and global warming trends.
Record Extremes: A Climate of Contrasts
The station's historical temperature records highlight the extreme variability typical of a semi-arid climate. The highest recorded temperature is 43.3°C (109.9°F), while the lowest plummeted to -44.4°C (-47.9°F). These extremes underscore the significant thermal oscillations that can occur in this region, influenced by both altitude and latitude.
Precipitation Patterns: A Slight Redistribution
The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Clearmont 5 Sw has shown a slight decrease from a baseline of 14.20 to a current value of 13.51. This indicates that precipitation has become marginally more evenly distributed over time. In practical terms, this could mean less intense but more frequent rainfall events, which may affect local agriculture and water resource management.
Regional Climate Goals and Implications
The observed warming trends and changes in precipitation distribution at Clearmont 5 Sw align with broader climate patterns seen across the United States. National climate goals focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience to climate impacts. The data from Clearmont 5 Sw provides valuable insights into how these larger trends manifest at a local level, offering critical information for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Station Statistics
10-Year Trend
High: +0.92 °C/decade
Low: +1.55 °C/decade
Rain: -0.06 mm/decade
25-Year Trend
High: +0.05 °C/decade
Low: -0.03 °C/decade
Rain: +0.06 mm/decade
50-Year Trend
High: +0.40 °C/decade
Low: +0.23 °C/decade
Rain: +0.01 mm/decade
All-Time Trend
High: +0.07 °C/decade
Low: +0.10 °C/decade
Rain: +0.01 mm/decade
Percentage Above-Average Days
Last 12 Months: 56.2%
This Year: 72.3%
Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️
Last 12 Months: 13.5
Historical Average: 14.2
Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️
High: 85th percentile
Low: 97th percentile
Rain: 78th percentile
Change in Variance ℹ️
High: +0.1%
Low: -0.5%
Intraday: +11.2%
Data Coverage
84.6%
First Year of Data
1881
Station Location
Historical Weather Records
| Max High | Avg High | Min High | Max Avg | Avg Avg | Min Avg | Max Low | Avg Low | Min Low | Max Precipitation | Avg Precipitation | Max Snow | Avg Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 43.3 °C | — | -28.9 °C | 32.9 °C | — | -29.5 °C | 25.6 °C | — | -44.4 °C | 69.1 mm | — | 457.0 mm | — |
| January | 18.3 °C | 0.8 °C | -26.7 °C | 11.6 °C | -2.6 °C | -29.5 °C | 4.0 °C | -14.3 °C | -43.3 °C | 21.6 mm | 0.5 mm | 279.0 mm | 6.5 mm |
| February | 21.7 °C | 2.8 °C | -28.9 °C | 12.7 °C | -2.3 °C | -26.9 °C | 3.0 °C | -12.0 °C | -38.3 °C | 11.8 mm | 0.5 mm | 229.0 mm | 6.2 mm |
| March | 27.2 °C | 8.7 °C | -17.8 °C | 16.8 °C | 2.5 °C | -22.2 °C | 7.8 °C | -6.3 °C | -30.0 °C | 24.1 mm | 0.8 mm | 330.0 mm | 6.0 mm |
| April | 30.0 °C | 14.1 °C | -17.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 6.7 °C | -12.3 °C | 14.4 °C | -1.7 °C | -20.6 °C | 33.5 mm | 1.5 mm | 457.0 mm | 4.9 mm |
| May | 34.4 °C | 19.5 °C | 1.1 °C | 25.1 °C | 12.3 °C | -1.5 °C | 17.7 °C | 3.4 °C | -17.8 °C | 55.4 mm | 2.2 mm | 165.0 mm | 0.5 mm |
| June | 41.1 °C | 25.1 °C | 5.6 °C | 31.8 °C | 18.2 °C | 2.5 °C | 23.3 °C | 8.4 °C | -4.4 °C | 69.1 mm | 1.9 mm | 102.0 mm | 0.1 mm |
| July | 43.3 °C | 30.0 °C | 12.8 °C | 32.9 °C | 22.9 °C | 10.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 11.5 °C | 0.0 °C | 47.0 mm | 1.2 mm | 0.0 mm | 0.0 mm |
| August | 40.0 °C | 29.0 °C | 9.4 °C | 32.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 9.6 °C | 24.4 °C | 10.2 °C | -1.7 °C | 64.5 mm | 0.9 mm | 0.0 mm | 0.0 mm |
| September | 38.9 °C | 23.3 °C | 0.0 °C | 29.3 °C | 16.1 °C | -2.9 °C | 19.9 °C | 4.7 °C | -17.8 °C | 46.9 mm | 1.1 mm | 137.0 mm | 0.5 mm |
| October | 32.8 °C | 15.8 °C | -17.8 °C | 23.7 °C | 8.2 °C | -14.8 °C | 14.4 °C | -1.5 °C | -20.6 °C | 29.6 mm | 1.0 mm | 203.0 mm | 1.6 mm |
| November | 28.3 °C | 7.3 °C | -18.3 °C | 17.1 °C | 1.8 °C | -20.0 °C | 10.0 °C | -8.0 °C | -35.6 °C | 40.6 mm | 0.6 mm | 249.0 mm | 4.7 mm |
| December | 22.8 °C | 1.6 °C | -28.9 °C | 16.0 °C | -2.8 °C | -28.9 °C | 6.1 °C | -13.2 °C | -44.4 °C | 12.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 218.0 mm | 5.9 mm |
Data Visualisations
Remove WatermarksCurrent Year Climate Trends vs Historical
Max Temperature this Year | 1 of 6
Climate 12-Month Moving Averages
Max Temperature 12-Month MA | 1 of 6
Daily Data Points and Averages Throughout the Year
Average Max Temperature Throughout Year | 1 of 5
