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Alcova, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
88
Population
73/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
2,585 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alcova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5533°N, 106.7295°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Natrona County County |
| Nearest Airport | Casper/Natrona County International (CPR) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Alcova has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.4").