Mammoth, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mammoth, Wyoming
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Mammoth at dawn
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 Mammoth, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.788 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.788 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 333.8/sq mi (128.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
82190
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| GNIS feature ID | 1591192 |
Mammoth is a small community located in Park County, Wyoming, United States. It is a special kind of place called a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined for counting people, but it's not an official city or town. Mammoth is very important because it includes Fort Yellowstone and the famous Mammoth Hot Springs, both found within Yellowstone National Park.
According to the 2010 census, the population of Mammoth was 263 people. Some students who live in Mammoth attend schools in Gardiner, Montana, which are part of the Gardiner Public Schools system.
Understanding Mammoth's Climate
The weather in Mammoth changes quite a bit throughout the year. It has cold winters with snow and warmer summers. The table below shows the average high and low temperatures, as well as how much snow falls each month. This information helps us understand what the weather is typically like in Mammoth.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
60 (16) |
70 (21) |
81 (27) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
55 (13) |
39 (4) |
30 (−1) |
53 (12) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
19 (−7) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
47 (8) |
39 (4) |
30 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
12 (−11) |
29 (−2) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.6 (29) |
9.2 (23) |
10.7 (27) |
6.5 (17) |
2 (5.1) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
3.4 (8.6) |
10.7 (27) |
11.7 (30) |
66.3 (167.97) |
See also
In Spanish: Mammoth (Wyoming) para niños
