Laramie, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Albany County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
31,848
Population
1,722/sq mi density
$52,414
Median Income
$34,422 per capita
$302,200
Home Value
$382,105 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
130
Violent Crime/100K
1,176 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,414 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$302,200 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Laramie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 64.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,139 ft (2,176 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3060°N, 105.6086°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Albany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 13 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 21.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Laramie has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.3").