Weather & Climate in Burlington, WY

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

Burlington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	235/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4471°N, 108.4320°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Big Horn County County
Nearest Airport	Yellowstone Regional (COD) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.7"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 16.3"

Wettest Month (May) 1.42"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	127 km	14 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	129 km	4 km
Nov 3, 2017	57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M4.0	133 km	17 km
Apr 13, 2021	51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M3.9	129 km	12 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	148 km	7 km
Feb 13, 2023	Wyoming	M3.7	130 km	10 km
Jul 4, 2021	43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M3.6	123 km	17 km
Aug 31, 1992	34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming	M3.6	131 km	5 km
Aug 7, 1991	31 km NNW of Pavillion, Wyoming	M3.5	111 km	5 km
Nov 16, 1993	17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M3.5	104 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2007	7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming	M3.5	91 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2019	35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	134 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2009	42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	146 km	7 km
Sep 3, 2023	32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2002	7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming	M3.3	62 km	5 km
Aug 16, 1992	47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.2	125 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2023	Eastern Montana	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Oct 31, 2017	56 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M3.2	129 km	15 km
Nov 9, 2009	40 km SW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.1	149 km	6 km
Dec 16, 2012	40 km W of Owl Creek, Wyoming	M3.1	89 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985	EF3	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 2001	EF2	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	40 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1978	EF2	35 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1967	EF2	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	42 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1962	EF2	18 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	5 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 26, 1959	EF2	70 km	9.2 mi	1
Jun 3, 1958	EF2	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 30, 2010	EF1	92 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 1, 2009	EF1	55 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 2001	EF1	31 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF1	33 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	43 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1984	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (178 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GUNBARREL (69,730 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	83 km
1996	EBLACK MTN	53,211	90 km
2018	TEREK	43,872	59 km
2006	LITTLE VENUS	33,490	89 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	93 km
2020	NEIBER	17,594	85 km
2007	BONE CREEK	12,776	65 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	74 km
2003	BOULDER BASIN II	10,029	93 km
1999	ROOSTER	9,624	60 km
2021	CRATER RIDGE	8,147	77 km
1996	BUFFALO 2	7,173	98 km
2018	DENVER JAKE	6,973	90 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	94 km
2003	LITTLE HORN II	5,889	83 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	88 km
2002	RED WAFFLE	5,060	73 km
1996	NBROKENBAC	4,921	87 km
2005	BIG HORN	4,899	82 km
1991	ROBERTSON	4,812	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
July	71°F (21°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.3 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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