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Wyoming weather in January

The state broadly agrees with itself in January: afternoons run 31° in Yellowstone and 26° in Jackson Hole, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both in the mountainous northwest corner where visitors go — the high plains that make up most of Wyoming aren’t measured here.

Jackson Hole & the Tetons

Highs near 26°, nights around 6°, and 19.1 in of snow in a typical January.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Jackson Hole 26° / 6° 11 19.1 in Serious cold and serious snow — the valley's whole personality.

Yellowstone Country

Highs near 31°, nights around 12°, and 11.5 in of snow in a typical January.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Yellowstone 31° / 12° 9 11.5 in Roads closed, geysers steaming, and wolves easier to find.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in January, across the whole country ›