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Chugwater, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
200
Population
65/sq mi density
$66,016
Median Income
$35,095 per capita
$254,400
Home Value
$278,973 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,016 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chugwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 69.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,294 ft (1,614 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7557°N, 104.8229°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 41 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Chugwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").