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Opal, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Uinta County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
64
Population
139/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$28,091 per capita
$41,700
Home Value
$246,407 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Opal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. The area receives 26.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,662 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7681°N, 110.3241°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uinta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Opal has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.4").