Washam, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Daggett County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
183 Population 59/sq mi density
$100,592 Median Income $28,337 per capita
$423,700 Home Value $290,337 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,592 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$423,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Washam 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 11.5 inches. The area receives 43.7 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

Elevation6,668 ft (2,032 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates41.0056°N, 109.6991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDaggett County County
Nearest AirportVernal Regional (VEL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 43.7"
Wettest Month (May) 1.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

113 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 M4.9 141 km
Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 117 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 56 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 110 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 99 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 103 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 123 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 104 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 98 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 138 km
Nov 11, 2000 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah M3.6 91 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 110 km
Jun 25, 1994 12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming M3.6 67 km
Mar 7, 2009 9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 76 km
Jul 2, 2016 7 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 75 km
May 13, 1993 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.5 117 km
Dec 10, 1999 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado M3.5 103 km
Feb 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 77 km
Apr 23, 2025 2 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 63 km
Aug 10, 2025 3 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1950 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 58 km 0
Sep 3, 1999 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 31, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 61 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 1, 1955 EF1 61 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 16, 2015 EF0 38 km 0
Sep 15, 2013 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 16 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 10, 1997 EF0 54 km 0
Jul 8, 1990 EF0 86 km 0
Mar 23, 1990 EF0 67 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF0 63 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 88 km
2007 NEOLA NORTH 46,909 56 km
2000 WLD HORSE 41,881 40 km
2000 SHEEP MT 31,393 47 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 30 km
1988 WHITEROCKS 18,885 55 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 88 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 79 km
2018 LANEY RIM 11,589 65 km
2000 BUSTERFLAT 8,501 73 km
2020 RICHARD MTN 7,802 37 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 96 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 54 km
1988 ZENOBIA 5,468 80 km
1997 RED CREEK 5,381 55 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 98 km
2005 NORTH NEOLA 5,195 64 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 19 km
1996 L.D.FALLS 4,697 79 km
2006 SALT WELLS BASIN 4,581 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Washam has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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