Bairoil, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
158 Population 112/sq mi density
$718 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bairoil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. The area receives 60.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation6,853 ft (2,089 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates42.2372°N, 107.5610°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 60.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median8.0
RatingGood
Good Days %100.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.6 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 89 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 5 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 143 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 85 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 149 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 129 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 146 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 141 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 57 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 8 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 147 km
Oct 21, 1996 42 km ESE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.7 145 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 44 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 116 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 118 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 50 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 56 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 116 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 114 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 96 km 0
May 29, 1964 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF1 33 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 99 km 0
May 26, 2017 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 12, 2013 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 3, 2009 EF0 38 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 10, 1997 EF0 54 km 0
Jun 8, 1997 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 56 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF0 37 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 7, 1991 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 8, 1988 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 14, 1982 EF0 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PEDRO MOUNTAIN (21,904 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 62 km
2020 RR 316 14,274 93 km
2012 BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,196 33 km
1985 GOAT MTN 6,450 64 km
1999 JEP 4,647 75 km
2012 SEMINOE 3,570 54 km
1993 DUNES 3,161 91 km
2006 POISON SPIDER 3,063 65 km
2011 TB35 MARKING PEN CREEK 2,448 52 km
2001 BEAVER RIM 2,171 84 km
2020 BRADLEY 1,901 47 km
1992 STRATTON 1,728 9 km
1999 MONUMENT 1,669 89 km
2000 MURPHYDRAW 1,615 94 km
2000 RED CANYON 1,500 98 km
2011 FERRIS MOUNTAIN 1,464 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in

Bairoil has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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