Sharks NoseWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Sharks Nose
Late spring through early fall offers the easiest access and best wildlife viewing; snow closes high roads in winter.
Summer
June-August · 10-25°C
Warm days and cool nights; best for hiking and viewing.
Fall
September-October · 0-15°C
Crisp air, migrating raptors and fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Sharks Nose
Climate
Sharks Nose's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 17
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -5° | -18° | 42 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -15° - -4° | -17° | 33 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -15° - -2° | -15° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -12° - 0° | -12° | 43 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -8° - 4° | -7° | 53 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 9° | -1° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 2° - 16° | 7° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 11° | 2° | 43 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -5° - 5° | -5° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -11° - -1° | -13° | 35 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -15° - -5° | -17° | 36 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Sharks Nose
Access via local forest roads off US highways in northwestern Wyoming; specific approach depends on the adjacent ranger district. Use topographic maps and check with the nearest U.S. Forest Service office for road conditions and seasonal closures.
Tips for Visiting Sharks Nose
- Best visited at dawn or late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures.
- Bring binoculars for spotting raptors and mule deer from the ridge.
- Be aware of changing weather on the plateau - afternoons can turn windy and cold even in summer.