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Cheyenne, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
64,976
Population
1,782/sq mi density
$77,176
Median Income
$43,320 per capita
$311,200
Home Value
$380,882 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
341
Violent Crime/100K
3,099 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,176 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$311,200 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheyenne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 65.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,027 ft (1,837 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1273°N, 104.7902°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Cheyenne has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").