Orin, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Converse County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
24 Population 23/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation4,677 ft (1,426 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates42.6517°N, 105.1778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyConverse County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.3%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.10 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 87 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 36 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 72 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 47 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 62 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 99 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 94 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 37 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 145 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 140 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 77 km
Aug 22, 2016 16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming M3.2 92 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 144 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 44 km
May 10, 2013 25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming M3.1 147 km
Nov 30, 2012 33 km NNE of Powder River, Wyoming M3.1 148 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 104 km
Jun 30, 1993 25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.0 40 km
Feb 1, 2000 34 km S of Alcova, Wyoming M3.0 136 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 10, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 28, 1978 EF2 59 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 12, 1967 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 7, 2022 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 23 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 14, 1994 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 2, 1991 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 15 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF1 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 52 km
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 46 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY 28,249 59 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 38 km
2006 OLD CHICAGO 25,218 46 km
2018 BRITANIA MOUNTAIN 23,701 62 km
2016 SIMMONS 20,950 94 km
2002 REESE 19,624 71 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 77 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 41 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 80 km
2012 SAWMILL CANYON 13,438 36 km
2006 TWENTY MILE 11,732 24 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 88 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 87 km
2011 THOMPSON 10,519 72 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 27 km
2015 STATION 9,845 86 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 77 km
2010 WILLOW CREEK 9,706 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Orin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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