Washakie Wilderness

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Washakie Wilderness
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Location Park / Fremont / Hot Springs counties, Wyoming, United States
Nearest city Cody, WY
Coordinates 44°25′N109°56′W / 44.417°N 109.933°W / 44.417; -109.933
Area704,274 acres (2,850.10 km2)
Established1964
Governing body U.S. Forest Service

The Washakie Wilderness is located in Shoshone National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Contents

U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.

Climate

Mount Burwell (Wyoming) is a mountain peak on the border of Washakie Wilderness.

Climate data for Mount Burwell 43.9511 N, 109.4750 W, Elevation: 12,280 ft (3,740 m) (1991–2020 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)18.6
(−7.4)
18.0
(−7.8)
23.0
(−5.0)
28.1
(−2.2)
37.5
(3.1)
48.1
(8.9)
58.2
(14.6)
57.2
(14.0)
48.2
(9.0)
35.5
(1.9)
24.0
(−4.4)
18.0
(−7.8)
34.5
(1.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)9.3
(−12.6)
7.9
(−13.4)
12.2
(−11.0)
16.8
(−8.4)
25.8
(−3.4)
35.4
(1.9)
44.3
(6.8)
43.5
(6.4)
35.4
(1.9)
24.3
(−4.3)
14.7
(−9.6)
8.9
(−12.8)
23.2
(−4.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)0.0
(−17.8)
−2.2
(−19.0)
1.5
(−16.9)
5.6
(−14.7)
14.0
(−10.0)
22.7
(−5.2)
30.5
(−0.8)
29.8
(−1.2)
22.6
(−5.2)
13.1
(−10.5)
5.5
(−14.7)
−0.1
(−17.8)
11.9
(−11.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.86
(73)
2.75
(70)
2.70
(69)
3.83
(97)
4.32
(110)
2.88
(73)
1.97
(50)
1.62
(41)
2.65
(67)
2.76
(70)
2.87
(73)
3.16
(80)
34.37
(873)
Source: PRISM Climate Group [1]

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References

  1. "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 12, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.