Clareton, Wyoming

Clareton is located in the southern part of Weston County, Wyoming, United States, one mile south of State Highway 450. It is within the boundaries of the Thunder Basin National Grassland. The Clareton Oil Field is located south and east of Clareton.

The town of Clareton was first settled by Clarence Arthur Townsend and his family, hence the name Clareton. Clarence built the Grange hall where the store and post office were included.

Climate
Rochelle 7ENE is a weather station near Clareton. Rochelle has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), bordering on a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk).