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Fairview, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
97 Population 35/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 87.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,208 ft (1,892 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates42.6871°N, 110.9866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 87.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

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

1,349 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 8 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 43 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 38 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 38 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 110 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 109 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 78 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 112 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 9 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 40 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 4 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 113 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 40 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 37 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 41 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 40 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 39 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 4 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 12 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 73 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 7 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 73 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 58 km 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 50 km 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 48 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 76 km 0
May 5, 1995 EF0 86 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 74 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 65 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 30, 1962 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 149 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 184 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 196 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 42 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 64 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 84 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 77 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 61 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 81 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 51 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 43 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 45 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 66 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 29 km
2010 BULL 5,496 80 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 90 km
2000 SUPON CREEK 4,155 86 km
2003 HARKNESS 4,028 95 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 73 km
2001 GREEN KNOLL 3,789 84 km
2000 BOULDER 3,755 83 km
2010 GIRAFFE CREEK 3,552 23 km
2017 POLE CREEK 3,395 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.7 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.4 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 14°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.2").

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