Wyoming's wettest November since 1895 was in 1942, Stacker says

November 1942 holds the record for the most precipitation in Wyoming since 1895, according to data compiled by Stacker using information from the National Centers for Environmental Information. That month saw a total of 2.4 inches of precipitation, setting a benchmark against which all subsequent Novembers have been measured. The rankings are based on the highest total precipitation recorded in each November since record-keeping began.

A Century of Wettest Novembers

The list of the wettest Novembers in Wyoming’s history spans more than a century, with several decades represented. The top ten wettest Novembers include notable years such as 1983, 1896, 1985, 1927, 1947, 1973, 1926, and 1909.

Precipitation and Temperature Data

For each of the top ten wettest Novembers, Stacker has compiled data on total precipitation, average temperature, and the monthly high and low temperatures. For example, November 1942 had an average temperature of 29.6°F, with a high of 40.6°F and a low of 18.7°F. In contrast, November 1985, which ranks fourth with 1.96 inches of precipitation, was colder, with an average temperature of 19.1°F and a low of 9.3°F. November 1991, tied for tenth place with 1.63 inches of precipitation, had an average temperature of 25.9°F, with a monthly high of 35.6°F and a low of 16.3°F. November 1909, ranked ninth with 1.65 inches of precipitation, had an average temperature of 31.5°F, with a monthly high of 41.9°F and a low of 21.1°F. November 1926, ranked eighth with 1.67 inches of precipitation, had an average temperature of 31.7°F, with a monthly high of 40.7°F and a low of 22.7°F.

The Ranks of Rain and Snow

The complete ranking of the wettest Novembers in Wyoming shows a range of precipitation totals from 2.4 inches down to 1.63 inches. The data reveals that while 1942 stands at the top, other years like 1983 and 1896 also saw exceptionally high precipitation. The full list, compiled by Stacker from the National Centers for Environmental Information, provides a detailed look at these weather events over the state’s recorded history.