Cody climate
Winter access and heating should shape the home search
The nearby Cody station's 1991-2020 normals show a 46.8 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 11.51 inches of precipitation, 45 inches of snow, a January mean of 28.6, and a July mean of 70.6. The station is at 5,280 feet, above Cody's stated elevation.
Inspect heating, insulation, windows, roof, snow storage, ice, tires, covered entries, power, smoke, hydration, shade, and the route to care during winter and summer weather.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 83°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 23 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Mild · 83°F
Excellent
4.1 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 17°F / -8°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 179 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Poor
Poor
Poor
1 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 58%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1553 peak sun hrs/yr
Poor
Good
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- High
4.9 / 5
Poor
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 3.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Excellent · 3.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.4 / 5
Cody in everyday life
Could Cody work for you?
What may work well
- Nearby NWS normals offer a clear four-season comparison.
- Cody has parks, pathways, history, and indoor destinations.
What to think about
- The station is at a different elevation than the city.
- Snow, heating, ice, smoke, power, and winter driving require attention.
Choose Cody for the whole year
Inspect heating
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, roof, filters, pipes, covered entries, and power.
Price winter resilience
Ask about snow removal, ice, roof, tires, insurance, drainage, backup power, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair pathways and parks with library, history, meals, calls, exercise, and indoor activities during poor weather.
Questions retirees ask
Does Cody have harsh winters?
Nearby normals show a cold winter climate with about 45 inches of snow and a January mean of 28.6 degrees. Review heating, snow, ice, tires, power, and care access at the home.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review heating, insulation, roof, snow storage, covered entries, tires, drainage, power, smoke, and the route to care.
Cody's climate can suit someone who values four seasons, but the home must handle snow, cold, heating, drainage, power, and comfortable care routes.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-07-10
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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