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Hawk Springs, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
59
Population
35/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
307
Violent Crime/100K
1,564 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawk Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,389 ft (1,338 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7853°N, 104.2651°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Hawk Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").