Weather & Climate in Bondurant, WY

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

Bondurant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 141.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 6,643 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	37.5°F
	31% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,643 ft (2,025 m)
Area	52.8 sq mi (136.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1949°N, 110.4026°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sublette County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson Hole (JAC) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 141.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	21.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.5 / 100
Community Resilience	2.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

1,425 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994	4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M5.8	67 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	105 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	86 km	1 km
Jan 7, 2004	20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M5.0	42 km	3 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	108 km	10 km
Aug 27, 2016	4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.8	5 km	12 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	45 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	68 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2013	20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming	M4.8	106 km	76 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	74 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	107 km	8 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	39 km	8 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	111 km	8 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	109 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	106 km	10 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	110 km	10 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	78 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	107 km	6 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	70 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	79 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 21, 1987	EF4	79 km	24.3 mi	0
Jun 12, 2022	EF2	45 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2016	EF1	19 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 24, 1980	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF1	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1975	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2024	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2019	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 2014	EF0	36 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2008	EF0	73 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	66 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	98 km	0.5 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1962	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (139 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	139 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	169 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HUCK (123,437 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	HUCK	123,437	99 km
2012	FONTENELLE	58,125	74 km
2018	ROOSEVELT	55,330	15 km
2012	ALPINE LAKE	39,158	90 km
2016	CLIFF CREEK	36,131	11 km
1988	FAYETTE	29,234	74 km
2012	NORTH BUFFALO	28,324	85 km
2013	HARDLUCK	25,911	98 km
2016	BERRY	20,783	98 km
2006	PURDY	18,653	49 km
2016	LAVA MOUNTAIN	14,652	62 km
2008	NEW FORK	14,481	46 km
2011	RED ROCK COMPLEX	10,046	39 km
2007	HORSE CREEK	8,149	32 km
1988	TRAIL CREEK	7,965	64 km
2000	TETON COMPLEX (ENOS)	7,961	86 km
2000	BLIND TRAIL	7,758	30 km
1991	DRY COTTONWOOD	6,996	49 km
2018	MARTEN CREEK	6,383	56 km
2010	BULL	5,496	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.6 in
March	24°F (-4°C)	1.5 in
April	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
May	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
June	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in
November	24°F (-5°C)	1.9 in
December	13°F (-11°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

Bondurant has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 13°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (1.3").

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