Thermostat settings by state
Thermostat settings in Wyoming
By Ismail Farooq · Updated 2026-10-30
How most homes heat: Natural gas furnaces in towns; propane and electric in rural areas.
Wyoming is high, dry, cold and windy. Most of the population lives above 5,000 feet, where winter nights are very cold and summers are short and mild. Many homes have little or no AC.
Strong winds make drafty houses feel colder than the thermostat reads; a room sensor away from exterior walls helps. Freeze protection matters in ranch homes and cabins, and furnaces at altitude should be set up by an installer for the elevation.
Climate zones in Wyoming
| Place | IECC zone |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 6B |
| Casper | 6B |
| Laramie | 7 |
| Jackson | 7 |
Zones follow county lines on the 2021 IECC map, and some counties changed zone between code editions. DOE’s Building America climate zone map lists every county.
Starting settings
- Everyday setpoints: about 68 °F in winter and 78 °F in summer while you’re home, set back while you sleep or are out (DOE’s guidance).
- Gas, oil or propane furnace or boiler: setbacks of 7 to 10 °F are fine; use the thermostat’s early-start feature so the house is warm on time.
- Heat pump: keep winter setbacks small (2 to 4 °F) so a cold morning doesn’t bring on aux heat.
- Dry air: a higher cooling setpoint still feels comfortable, and winter air gets very dry. A whole-house humidifier wired to the thermostat should aim for about 30–40%, lower in very cold weather.
- Freeze protection: keep the away or minimum temperature at about 55 °F or higher in winter, and make sure the thermostat keeps working without Wi-Fi.
Heat pump lockouts for Wyoming
If you have a heat pump, these are starting points for the outdoor temperatures that control backup heat. Your installer’s balance point is better if you have it.
| Zone | Aux heat lockout (electric strips) | Compressor lockout (dual fuel) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 25–35 °F for a standard heat pump; lower for a cold-climate model | Around 20–35 °F |
| 6–8 | From the heat pump’s rated output at low temperatures; cold-climate models often run well below 10 °F | Often 0–25 °F, from the installer’s balance point |
Rebates
Many utilities give rebates or bill credits for smart thermostats, sometimes in return for joining a peak-day program. Programs change often, so check your electric and gas utility’s website, or search by ZIP code in the ENERGY STAR rebate finder.