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Fort Bridger, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Uinta County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
193 Population 97/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Bridger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,672 ft (2,034 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates41.3183°N, 110.3894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyUinta County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Wyoming Regional (RKS)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (May) 1.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 73 km
Apr 7, 1994 11 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M4.3 148 km
Apr 8, 1994 13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M4.3 147 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 56 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 95 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 135 km
Mar 1, 2013 7 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M3.9 147 km
Mar 1, 1995 20 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M3.9 143 km
Feb 25, 2007 Wyoming M3.8 129 km
Apr 9, 1994 5 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M3.8 148 km
Jul 17, 1997 9 km E of Bennington, Idaho M3.8 139 km
Aug 31, 2023 15 km ENE of Wolf Creek, Utah M3.7 106 km
Jul 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Saint Charles, Idaho M3.7 127 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 125 km
Oct 17, 2013 13 km NE of Avon, Utah M3.6 112 km
Jan 3, 2003 3 km SSE of Eden, Utah M3.6 118 km
Oct 27, 2000 6 km SW of Bennington, Idaho M3.6 142 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 139 km
Jul 28, 2002 10 km SSW of Laketown, Utah M3.6 95 km
Jun 30, 1999 5 km SSW of Snyderville, Utah M3.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1950 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 55 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 67 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 95 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 48 km 0
Sep 15, 2013 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 10, 1997 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 98 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 96 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF0 35 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF0 6 km 0
Jun 10, 1969 EF0 54 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF0 8 km 0
Jun 9, 1960 EF0 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 82 km
2007 NEOLA NORTH 46,909 91 km
2000 WLD HORSE 41,881 85 km
2000 SHEEP MT 31,393 96 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 97 km
1988 WHITEROCKS 18,885 97 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 60 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 91 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 58 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 54 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 83 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 94 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 32 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 77 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 33 km
2005 NORTH NEOLA 5,195 98 km
2018 MURDOCK 5,169 82 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 68 km
2016 BOX CANYON 4,479 88 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in

Fort Bridger has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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