Weather & Climate in Cody, WY

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

Cody experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.0 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 5,078 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,078 ft (1,548 m)
Area	10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density	988/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5212°N, 109.0575°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Park County County
Nearest Airport	Yellowstone Regional (COD) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 45.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.5 / 100
Community Resilience	60.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

461 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jan 7, 2004	20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M5.0	150 km	3 km
Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	132 km	6 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	148 km	5 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	144 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	125 km	6 km
Sep 27, 2001	35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming	M4.3	142 km	5 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	76 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	132 km	9 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	78 km	4 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	109 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2010	22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.1	146 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2004	18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	148 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2004	18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	150 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2004	17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	149 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	142 km	11 km
Oct 3, 2000	22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.9	144 km	7 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	102 km	7 km
Nov 26, 1993	36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M3.8	146 km	5 km
Nov 26, 1998	63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.8	116 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985	EF3	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	25 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1978	EF2	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1967	EF2	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1962	EF2	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 26, 2001	EF1	80 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	28 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	7 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1978	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1976	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	38 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF0	16 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF0	64 km	3.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (128 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	128 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	72 km
1988	MINK	135,433	90 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	33 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	80 km
2006	LITTLE VENUS	33,490	58 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	63 km
2011	NORTON POINT	26,025	84 km
2013	HARDLUCK	25,911	84 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	89 km
2007	COLUMBINE 1	17,290	85 km
2003	EAST	17,226	91 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	27 km
2019	FISHHAWK	10,775	65 km
2003	BOULDER BASIN II	10,029	56 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	78 km
1999	ROOSTER	9,624	56 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	58 km
1994	YELLOWSTONE COMPLEX (TERN)	6,323	96 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	48 km
2003	NORRIS	5,284	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	0.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.4 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
July	71°F (21°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Cody has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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