Casper, Wyoming Weather
Casper, Wyoming — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Casper, Natrona County.
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About Casper, Wyoming
Casper lies where the North Platte River, a ribbon of silver against the ochre earth, carves its way through the high plains. It lies 106.5 miles south-south-west of Gillette, WY (from Gillette, WY: bearing 203°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north-east of Mills. The land here is a study in muted tones – sagebrush and hardy grasses clinging to rolling hills that stretch towards a horizon often softened by a haze of dust or the blush of an immense sky. The air, when it’s not carrying the scent of creosote or the sharp tang of distant pine, has a dryness that seems to polish the senses, leaving a clean, crisp feeling. Evenings often bring a breathtaking stillness, as the sun bleeds its final colors across the west, painting the clouds in hues of rose and molten gold, a quiet spectacle that settles over the landscape like a benediction. The history of Casper is deeply intertwined with the westward push, a vital stop along the Oregon Trail, its very existence shaped by the needs of pioneers and traders seeking passage. Later, the discovery of oil and the burgeoning cattle industry cemented its place as a hub for commerce and resource extraction, a legacy still palpable in the grit and resilience of its people. This economic backbone, once fueled by the black gold beneath the plains, now finds expression in diverse enterprises, from energy services to a growing recognition of its natural beauty, drawing visitors to explore the nearby geological wonders and the enduring spirit of the American West. Casper, with its echoes of frontier days and its steady gaze toward the future, offers a unique perspective on the enduring character of Wyoming.
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| Location | Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.866632°N, 106.313081°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 82601, 82609, 82602, 82604, 82605 |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Casper, Wyoming Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Casper, Wyoming, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Casper includes coordinates 42.866632°N, 106.313081°W, situated in Natrona County. ZIP code 82601, 82609, 82602, 82604, 82605. Telephone area code: 307. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
