Gillette, WY weather in June
Gillette is mild in June, with frequent rain: highs average 77°F and nights drop to about 50°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 77°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.5 in total
- Daylight
- 15.5 h
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 54°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:21 am / 8:38 pm | 5:21 am / 8:49 pm |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | 15.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am56°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am66°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon72°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Gillette Campbell Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in June
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry June brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202012: average high 88°F
- Coolest June1993: average high 67°F
- Wettest June1993: 8.0 in
- Driest June2006: 0.1 in
- Highest reading107°F (June 24, 2012)
- Lowest reading32°F (June 4, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 77°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 50°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 15.5 h | 15.1 h |
Highs change by +11°F from May and +9°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Keystone, SD107 mi · high 71°F · 13 wet days
How Gillette ranks in June
- Normal high293rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days203rd driest of 378
What to pack for Gillette in June
- Layers – afternoons near 77°F but nights near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.5 hours of daylight and highs near 77°F
Heating and cooling
June has 114 heating degree days and 72 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gillette in June?
The normal high is 77°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 107°F (June 24, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Gillette in June?
About 10 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Gillette in June?
Yes. Normal snowfall in June is 0.1 in.
Is June a good time to visit Gillette?
June ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Gillette (74 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Gillette 4SE (USC00483855), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 4,640 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Gillette Campbell Airport (USW00094023), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 4,354 ft (200 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).