Le Vasseur Falls
About
Le Vasseur Falls is a waterfall in Converse County, Wyoming, sitting at about 6,272 feet. The nearest town is Glenrock, roughly 15 miles away. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a lower elevation run to highs around 80°F in June and 77°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 89°F. Winters there are cold, with January highs near 39°F and lows around 13°F. Several other outings lie within a short drive. La Prele Creek, about 4 miles away, and Box Elder Creek, about 5 miles away, are both canoeing spots. Duncan Ranch Trail, roughly 7.5 miles off, offers a hiking option.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
6,272 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Le Vasseur Falls
Wyoming
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–80°F and lows of 39–47°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Douglas Converse Co Ap, WY weather station, 20 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan39° high13° low
- Feb40° high14° low
- Mar50° high23° low
- Apr57° high30° low
- May67° high39° low
- Jun80° high47° low
- Jul89° high55° low
- Aug87° high53° low
- Sep77° high43° low
- Oct61° high30° low
- Nov48° high20° low
- Dec38° high12° low
The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Le Vasseur Falls
Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
39° / 13°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 14°
6 wet
Mar
50° / 23°
7 wet
Apr
57° / 30°
10 wet
May
67° / 39°
11 wet
Jun
80° / 47°
9 wet
Jul
89° / 55°
7 wet
Aug
87° / 53°
7 wet
Sep
77° / 43°
7 wet
Oct
61° / 30°
7 wet
Nov
48° / 20°
4 wet
Dec
38° / 12°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Douglas Converse Co Ap, WY, 20.3 mi away at 4,929 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
