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Casper
is located in central Wyoming and is the second-largest city in the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,316. Nicknamed The Oil City, Casper is an old oil boomtown with a "cowboy culture" that goes way back. It sits at the foot of Casper Mountain along the North Platte River on Interstate 25. The city of Casper has lots to offer. Museums and historical sites include Fort Casper Museum and Historic Site, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Nicolaysen Art Museum, Tate Geological Museum and the Werner Wildlife Museum. The Casper Troopers, part of Drum Corps International is performed at three theaters: The Gertrude Krampert Theatre at Casper College, Stage III Community Theatre, and the Casper Events Center, where an annual series of touring Broadway shows, "Broadway in Casper" can be seen. The city is host to a multitude of special events throughout the year. Just a few include the Beartrap Summer Music Festival in July, College National Finals Rodeo in June, the Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo in July, Wednesday Night Live Downtown Concert Series every Wednesday during the summer months, Nic Fest Art Festival in June, the Taste of Downtown in August and more. Outdoor recreational activities abound, such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting and golf. In addition to all this, Caper offers dining in over 100 restaurants, bistros and coffee houses that serve everything from fresh sushi to Wyoming-raised beef.
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Casper Vacation Rentals
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Casper Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | "301 East ""e"" St" | Casper, WY | | (307) 234-1159 | | Hampton Inn | 400 W F St | Casper, WY | | (307) 235-6668 | | Hearthside Of Casper | 111 South Wilson St | Casper, WY | | (307) 232-1110 | | Holiday Inn Casper | 300 W F St | Casper, WY | | (307) 235-2531 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4250 Legion Ln | Casper, WY | | (307) 237-4200 | | Motel 6 | 1150 Wilkens | Casper, WY | | (307) 234-3903 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 821 N Poplar | Casper, WY | | (307) 266-2400 | | Radisson Hotel Casper | 800 N Poplar St | Casper, WY | | (307) 266-6000 | | Super 8 Lodge | 3838 Cy Ave | Casper, WY | | (307) 266-3480 | | Shilo Inn Casper Evansville | PO Box 246 | Evansville, WY | 2.3 mi. | (307) 641-6565 | | Sleep Inn Inn & Suites | 6733 Bonanza Rd | Evansville, WY | 2.3 mi. | (307) 235-3100 | | C'mon Inn | 301 Lathrop Rd | Evansville, WY | 3.0 mi. | (307) 472-6300 | | Casper Comfort Inn | 480 Lathrop | Evansville, WY | 3.0 mi. | (307) 235-3038 | | Super 8 East Casper | 269 Miracle St | Evansville, WY | 3.7 mi. | (307) 237-8100 |
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Casper Weather & Climate
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Central Wyoming has a semi-arid climate with long, cold winters and hot, dry summers. Spring and autumn are short and mild. This region sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet. This means that temperatures plummet at night - even on hot summer days. Snowfall is heavy during the winter, and falls from October through April. It may even snow in May. Rain is heaviest in spring and early summer - but even then, it's rarely high. Generally, the state of Wyoming is one of the driest and windiest places in the United States. Thunderstorms are possible, but are most common in the southeastern plains. Winters are cold - sometimes extremely so, interspersed with milder periods. Chinook winds provide warmer than normal temperatures in some locations. Tornadoes are rare, and when they occur, tend to be small and brief.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
12°F |
0.58 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
16°F |
0.64 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
23°F |
0.90 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
29°F |
1.52 in. |
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| May |
66°F |
37°F |
2.38 in. |
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| June |
78°F |
46°F |
1.43 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
53°F |
1.29 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
51°F |
0.73 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
41°F |
0.98 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
31°F |
1.14 in. |
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| November |
42°F |
21°F |
0.82 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
14°F |
0.62 in. |
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Casper Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Natrona County International airport (CPR) located about 8 miles northwest of Casper and the Converse County airport (DGW) located approximately 47 miles east of Casper in Douglas, Wyoming.
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Casper Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Casper Golf Club | Casper | WY | | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hogadon | Casper | WY | | | | Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 113.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Tate Geological Museum | Casper | WY | | (Science) | | | Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center | Casper | WY | | (Art) | |
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