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Cora, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sublette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
72 Population 14/sq mi density
35°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
477 Violent Crime/100K 2,123 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,437 ft (2,267 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates42.9577°N, 109.9916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySublette County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 1.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0511 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.4 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.5 / 100
Community Resilience2.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,311 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 83 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 124 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 114 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 124 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 75 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 78 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 85 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 42 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 70 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 126 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 89 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 127 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 123 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 60 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 127 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 126 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 125 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 90 km
Jun 20, 1998 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming M4.4 66 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 14 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 37 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 45 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 43 km 0
May 28, 2008 EF0 70 km 0
Sep 30, 2004 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 39 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 72 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 96 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 43 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 4, 1990 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 21, 1962 EF0 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 64 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 34 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 59 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 49 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 34 km
2006 PURDY 18,653 66 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 95 km
2016 LAVA MOUNTAIN 14,652 73 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 18 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 75 km
2011 RED ROCK COMPLEX 10,046 70 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 37 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 97 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 57 km
1991 DRY COTTONWOOD 6,996 75 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 59 km
2010 BULL 5,496 60 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 20 km
1988 HUNTER 4,762 95 km
2001 GREEN KNOLL 3,789 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Cora has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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