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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gillette, Gillette-Campbell County Airport (KGCC)

Lat: 44.34°NLon: 105.54°WElev: 4364ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gillette WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Columbus Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gillette WY
 44.29°N 105.48°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm MDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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