Weather & Climate in Albany, WY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Albany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50. 52% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 8,162 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	40.7°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,162 ft (2,488 m)
Area	11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1869°N, 106.1255°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Laramie Regional (LAR) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	50.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	51.9%
Unhealthy Days	13

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	47.8 / 100
Community Resilience	25.6 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 6, 1999	31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming	M4.3	138 km	10 km
Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	41 km	11 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	134 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	148 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	139 km	5 km
Aug 6, 1998	18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.6	123 km	10 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	58 km	1 km
Aug 13, 2004	35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	112 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	57 km	10 km
Oct 8, 2009	31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	59 km	12 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	44 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2022	27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming	M3.3	148 km	5 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	58 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	56 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2009	29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.2	71 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1991	30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming	M3.2	112 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2009	22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.2	116 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018	EF3	49 km	11.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	78 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	50 km	0.6 mi	0
May 27, 2018	EF2	86 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	74 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1976	EF2	34 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2020	EF1	38 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 6, 2019	EF1	52 km	4.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF1	96 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	100 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1987	EF1	83 km	1.0 mi	0
May 30, 1980	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
May 5, 1979	EF1	48 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	21 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1974	EF1	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 15, 1967	EF1	48 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 15, 1966	EF1	40 km	7.7 mi	0
Jul 3, 1960	EF1	23 km	1.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	79 km
2020	MULLEN	179,894	14 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	87 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	41 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	44 km
2020	MIDDLE FORK	20,886	81 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	15 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN)	17,627	68 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE)	15,478	72 km
2020	RR 316	14,274	81 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	7 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	92 km
2006	TRAILER	8,040	100 km
2021	MORGAN CREEK	7,710	76 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	95 km
2004	PENNOCK RX	3,593	53 km
2017	BIG RED	2,868	68 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	98 km
2017	KEYSTONE	2,784	13 km
2011	CHRISTNICK	2,714	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.2 in
April	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in
May	44°F (6°C)	1.7 in
June	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.1 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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