Cody & Wapiti Valley, WY

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Wyoming's Smith Mansion, overlooking Wapiti Valley
Wyoming's Smith Mansion, overlooking Wapiti Valley - Mooseman7325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
45°F
High: 67° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCOD
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 61%
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. East wind around 3 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Friday:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 63°F. Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).

⛳ Golf

Excellent
  92 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 63°F. Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 87/100
Excellent for golf. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 63°F. Light wind (7 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).

About Cody & Wapiti Valley

Cody & Wapiti Valley is a Wyoming destination for an outdoor town and Yellowstone gateway with valley and mountain access.

Make the Most of a Cody & Wapiti Valley Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Cody & Wapiti Valley

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildlife, spring runoff, wildfire smoke, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Wapiti
  • Cedar Mountain
  • Buffalo Bill Center
  • Shoshone River
  • East Yellowstone entrance

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Cody & Wapiti Valley day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Cody & Wapiti Valley, WY

☀
45°F
High: 67° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCOD
Observed at: 7:30 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 61%
Thu ⛅
67° 42°
0%
Fri ☁
63° 39°
0%
Sat ⛅
60° 35°
0%
Sun ☀
58° 34°
0%
Mon ⛅
58° 36°
1%
Tue 🌧
51° 31°
29%
Wed ❄
47° 28°
31%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

67° Thu 63° Fri 60° Sat 58° Sun 58° Mon 51° Tue 47° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

42° Thu 39° Fri 35° Sat 34° Sun 36° Mon 31° Tue 28° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 75 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:12 pm CST

Cody & Wapiti Valley Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Cody & Wapiti Valley can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes generally open before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but heat, dry air, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early high-country snow. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 47–51°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 30–50 inches, with much more in the Absarokas.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through September for broad warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.