Lance Creek, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Niobrara County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
47
Population
1/sq mi density
$222,900
Home Value
$130,527 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lance Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,404 ft (1,342 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0447°N, 104.6638°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Niobrara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Casper/Natrona County International (CPR) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in |
Lance Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").