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Devils Tower

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Devils Tower

Devils Tower (also known as Matȟó Thípila or Bear Lodge) is a laccolithic butte, composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills, near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County, northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises 1,267 feet (386 m) above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet (264 m) from summit to base. The summit is 5,112 feet (1,558 m) above sea level. Devils Tower National Monument was the first United States national monument, established on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. The monument's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres (545 ha).

Infobox

Elevation
5,112 ft (1,558 m) NAVD 88
Coordinates
mw- 44°35′26″N 104°42′55″W / 44.59056°N 104.71528°W / 44.59056; -104.71528
Location
Crook County, Wyoming, United States
Parent range
Bear Lodge Mountains, part of the Black Hills
Topo map
USGS Devils Tower
Mountain type
Laccolith
First ascent
William Rogers and Willard Ripley, July 4, 1893
Easiest route
Durrance Route

Tables

Month
Month
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Month
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Jan
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Feb
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Mar
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Apr
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
May
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Jun
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Jul
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Aug
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Sep
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Oct
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Nov
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Dec
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Year
Record high °F (°C)
Record high °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Record high °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
65(18)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
71(22)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
80(27)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
90(32)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
97(36)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
105(41)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
108(42)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
103(39)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
103(39)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
92(33)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
80(27)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
67(19)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
108(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)
Mean maximum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Mean maximum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
51.9(11.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
54.7(12.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
69.8(21.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
79.1(26.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
85.4(29.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
91.5(33.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
97.2(36.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
96.4(35.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
92.8(33.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
82.7(28.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
67.6(19.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
53.9(12.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
99.0(37.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
34.2(1.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
36.9(2.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
47.4(8.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
56.6(13.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
65.8(18.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
76.3(24.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
85.3(29.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
84.6(29.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
74.7(23.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
59.5(15.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
45.2(7.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
35.4(1.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
58.5(14.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)
Daily mean °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Daily mean °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
21.0(−6.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
23.8(−4.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
34.1(1.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
42.8(6.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
52.4(11.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
62.5(16.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
70.0(21.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
68.5(20.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
58.4(14.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
45.0(7.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
32.1(0.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
22.4(−5.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
44.4(6.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
7.8(−13.4)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
10.8(−11.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
20.8(−6.2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
28.9(−1.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
39.1(3.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
48.7(9.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
54.7(12.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
52.4(11.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
42.1(5.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
30.4(−0.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
18.9(−7.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
9.3(−12.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
30.3(−0.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)
Mean minimum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Mean minimum °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−17.5(−27.5)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−14.0(−25.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−3.3(−19.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
10.8(−11.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
22.5(−5.3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
34.7(1.5)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
42.6(5.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
38.8(3.8)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
27.3(−2.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
12.3(−10.9)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−3.5(−19.7)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−13.1(−25.1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−25.9(−32.2)
Record low °F (°C)
Record low °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Record low °F (°C)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−41(−41)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−44(−42)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−32(−36)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−12(−24)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
11(−12)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
26(−3)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
31(−1)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
29(−2)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
14(−10)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−20(−29)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−35(−37)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−48(−44)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
−48(−44)
Average precipitation inches (mm)
Average precipitation inches (mm)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Average precipitation inches (mm)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.72(18)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.76(19)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.13(29)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.98(50)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
2.93(74)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
3.22(82)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
2.14(54)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.90(48)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.32(34)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.53(39)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.78(20)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.68(17)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
19.09(484)
Average snowfall inches (cm)
Average snowfall inches (cm)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Average snowfall inches (cm)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
8.8(22)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
9.3(24)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
7.3(19)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
5.3(13)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.4(1.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.0(0.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.0(0.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.0(0.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
0.0(0.0)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
1.8(4.6)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
6.3(16)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
9.6(24)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
48.8(123.6)
Source 1: NOAA
Source 1: NOAA
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins)
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins)
Climate data for Devils Tower #2, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins)
Climate data for Devils Tower , Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1959–2020 extremes: 3862 ft (1177 m)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °F (°C)
65(18)
71(22)
80(27)
90(32)
97(36)
105(41)
108(42)
103(39)
103(39)
92(33)
80(27)
67(19)
108(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)
51.9(11.1)
54.7(12.6)
69.8(21.0)
79.1(26.2)
85.4(29.7)
91.5(33.1)
97.2(36.2)
96.4(35.8)
92.8(33.8)
82.7(28.2)
67.6(19.8)
53.9(12.2)
99.0(37.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)
34.2(1.2)
36.9(2.7)
47.4(8.6)
56.6(13.7)
65.8(18.8)
76.3(24.6)
85.3(29.6)
84.6(29.2)
74.7(23.7)
59.5(15.3)
45.2(7.3)
35.4(1.9)
58.5(14.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)
21.0(−6.1)
23.8(−4.6)
34.1(1.2)
42.8(6.0)
52.4(11.3)
62.5(16.9)
70.0(21.1)
68.5(20.3)
58.4(14.7)
45.0(7.2)
32.1(0.1)
22.4(−5.3)
44.4(6.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)
7.8(−13.4)
10.8(−11.8)
20.8(−6.2)
28.9(−1.7)
39.1(3.9)
48.7(9.3)
54.7(12.6)
52.4(11.3)
42.1(5.6)
30.4(−0.9)
18.9(−7.3)
9.3(−12.6)
30.3(−0.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)
−17.5(−27.5)
−14.0(−25.6)
−3.3(−19.6)
10.8(−11.8)
22.5(−5.3)
34.7(1.5)
42.6(5.9)
38.8(3.8)
27.3(−2.6)
12.3(−10.9)
−3.5(−19.7)
−13.1(−25.1)
−25.9(−32.2)
Record low °F (°C)
−41(−41)
−44(−42)
−32(−36)
−12(−24)
11(−12)
26(−3)
31(−1)
29(−2)
14(−10)
−20(−29)
−35(−37)
−48(−44)
−48(−44)
Average precipitation inches (mm)
0.72(18)
0.76(19)
1.13(29)
1.98(50)
2.93(74)
3.22(82)
2.14(54)
1.90(48)
1.32(34)
1.53(39)
0.78(20)
0.68(17)
19.09(484)
Average snowfall inches (cm)
8.8(22)
9.3(24)
7.3(19)
5.3(13)
0.4(1.0)
0.0(0.0)
0.0(0.0)
0.0(0.0)
0.0(0.0)
1.8(4.6)
6.3(16)
9.6(24)
48.8(123.6)
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins)

References

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    http://lib.lbhc.edu/index.php?q=node/200&a=D
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    https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/upload/NPS-Acreage-12-31-2011.xlsx
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    https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Proclamation_658
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    https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/Reports/National
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