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Arrowhead Springs, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
37 Population 32/sq mi density
$428,100 Home Value $283,749 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arrowhead Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,761 ft (2,061 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates41.5082°N, 109.1551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySweetwater County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Wyoming Regional (RKS)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (May) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0519 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.08 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 118 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 51 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 147 km
Oct 21, 1996 42 km ESE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.7 116 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 143 km
Nov 11, 2000 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah M3.6 138 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 38 km
Jun 25, 1994 12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming M3.6 50 km
Mar 7, 2009 9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 66 km
Jul 2, 2016 7 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 67 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 141 km
Feb 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 64 km
Dec 10, 1999 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado M3.5 136 km
Apr 23, 2025 2 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 59 km
Aug 10, 2025 3 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 61 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.4 67 km
Jun 5, 2007 15 km NNW of Granger, Wyoming M3.4 78 km
Jul 1, 2016 20 km NE of Granger, Wyoming M3.4 62 km
Feb 9, 2008 9 km NE of Granger, Wyoming M3.3 64 km
Feb 20, 2025 2 km N of Little America, Wyoming M3.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 35 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 35 km 0
Jul 31, 1978 EF1 10 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 27 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 33 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 98 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 66 km 0
May 26, 2017 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 16, 2015 EF0 83 km 0
May 7, 2014 EF0 48 km 0
Sep 15, 2013 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 79 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF0 71 km 0
Jun 10, 1997 EF0 19 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF0 81 km 0
May 15, 1992 EF0 67 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WLD HORSE (41,881 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 WLD HORSE 41,881 32 km
2000 SHEEP MT 31,393 30 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 66 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 84 km
2018 LANEY RIM 11,589 37 km
2000 BUSTERFLAT 8,501 90 km
2020 RICHARD MTN 7,802 58 km
1997 RED CREEK 5,381 55 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 91 km
2006 SALT WELLS BASIN 4,581 41 km
2005 SHEEP CREEK WFU 4,128 95 km
2018 BENDER MOUNTAIN 3,797 61 km
2021 WEST 3,588 60 km
2018 BLACK BUTTE 3,124 30 km
2007 MARSHALL PHASE II 2,834 81 km
2004 MAIL DRAW 2,601 81 km
1986 BIG JOE 2,536 81 km
2015 BITTER CREEK 2,372 25 km
2001 ECKLUND 2,241 96 km
2000 SAGE CREEK 3 2,228 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
March 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Arrowhead Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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