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Wamsutter, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
206
Population
126/sq mi density
$67,813
Median Income
$28,973 per capita
42°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
284
Violent Crime/100K
2,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 7.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wamsutter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,712 ft (2,046 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6680°N, 107.9791°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sweetwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 3.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Wamsutter has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and February the driest (0.2").