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Whiting, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Platte County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
52
Population
45/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiting experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 39.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0089°N, 104.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Platte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Whiting has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").