Sign In Register

Daniel, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
148 Population 29/sq mi density
$43,229 Median Income $27,845 per capita
$572,900 Home Value $461,615 Zillow
33°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,229 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$572,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Daniel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average32.5°F
40% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,199 ft (2,194 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates42.8657°N, 110.0765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0512 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,325 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 74 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 108 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 115 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 115 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 82 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 76 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 78 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 85 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 46 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 117 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 117 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 117 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 114 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 79 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 69 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 116 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 116 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 80 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 80 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 27 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 70 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 5 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 30 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 34 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 53 km 0
May 28, 2008 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 27 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 60 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 75 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 31 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 4, 1990 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1962 EF0 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 180 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 52 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 33 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 68 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 54 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 40 km
2006 PURDY 18,653 76 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 83 km
2016 LAVA MOUNTAIN 14,652 84 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 30 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 83 km
2011 RED ROCK COMPLEX 10,046 78 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 30 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 92 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 53 km
1991 DRY COTTONWOOD 6,996 84 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 96 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 49 km
2010 BULL 5,496 63 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 26 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Daniel has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 10°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.8").

View full weather details →