McKinnon, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Daggett County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
53 Population 9/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McKinnon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation7,058 ft (2,151 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates41.0314°N, 109.9383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDaggett County County
Nearest AirportVernal Regional (VEL)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.50"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

150 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 M4.9 123 km
Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 132 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 55 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 124 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 85 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 111 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 140 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 138 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 114 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 106 km
Aug 31, 2023 15 km ENE of Wolf Creek, Utah M3.7 149 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 124 km
Nov 11, 2000 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah M3.6 104 km
Jul 28, 2002 10 km SSW of Laketown, Utah M3.6 144 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 123 km
Jun 30, 1999 5 km SSW of Snyderville, Utah M3.6 144 km
Jun 25, 1994 12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming M3.6 66 km
Jul 2, 2016 7 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 70 km
Mar 7, 2009 9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 71 km
Jul 12, 2003 Utah M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 1950 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 62 km 0
Sep 3, 1999 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 31, 1978 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1955 EF1 70 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2015 EF0 57 km 0
Sep 15, 2013 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 33 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF0 65 km 0
Jun 10, 1997 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 8, 1990 EF0 85 km 0
Mar 23, 1990 EF0 77 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 74 km
2007 NEOLA NORTH 46,909 53 km
2000 WLD HORSE 41,881 54 km
2000 SHEEP MT 31,393 63 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 50 km
1988 WHITEROCKS 18,885 56 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 69 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 99 km
2018 LANEY RIM 11,589 83 km
2000 BUSTERFLAT 8,501 92 km
2020 RICHARD MTN 7,802 57 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 77 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 45 km
1988 ZENOBIA 5,468 99 km
1997 RED CREEK 5,381 75 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 79 km
2005 NORTH NEOLA 5,195 61 km
2018 MURDOCK 5,169 87 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 20 km
1996 L.D.FALLS 4,697 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Driest

McKinnon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and December the driest (0.5").

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