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Oakley, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Uinta County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
87 Population 483/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,903 ft (2,104 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates41.7510°N, 110.5261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyUinta County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Wyoming Regional (RKS)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 49.7"
Wettest Month (May) 1.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 118 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 125 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 149 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 116 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 47 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 119 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 126 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 116 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 123 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 121 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 119 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 109 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 123 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 121 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 123 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 123 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 120 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 112 km
Sep 5, 2017 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1950 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 34 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 59 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 66 km 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 96 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 52 km 0
May 7, 2014 EF0 96 km 0
Sep 15, 2013 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 70 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 68 km 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 54 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 98 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF0 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 87 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 33 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 53 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 51 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 100 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 20 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 64 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 45 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 53 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 50 km
2012 HELLS HOLLOW 4,758 81 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 28 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 74 km
1992 DESERET/SPRING CANYON 3,861 79 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 41 km
2010 GIRAFFE CREEK 3,552 93 km
2017 POLE CREEK 3,395 50 km
1988 SIESMIC 2,969 16 km
2007 SWEETWATER 2,942 57 km
1985 BOUNDARY 2,550 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
October 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Oakley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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