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Grover, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,046 Population 222/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grover 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

Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates42.8020°N, 110.9405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
57 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

1,317 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 5 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 40 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 45 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 47 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 97 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 122 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 149 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 67 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 6 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 99 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 47 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 48 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 13 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 100 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 50 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 45 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 49 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 46 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 17 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 8 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 4, 2024 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 85 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 54 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 71 km 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 52 km 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 80 km 0
May 5, 1995 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 81 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 65 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 145 km
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 182 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 186 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 46 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 53 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 98 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 71 km
1992 SAGEHEN 26,663 99 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 87 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 70 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 93 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 94 km
2011 RED ROCK COMPLEX 10,046 96 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 43 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 34 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 32 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 77 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 26 km
2010 BULL 5,496 66 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 97 km
2000 SUPON CREEK 4,155 84 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 83 km
2001 GREEN KNOLL 3,789 71 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

Grover 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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