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Weather & Climate in Cokeville, WY

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

Cokeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 34. The city sits at an elevation of 6,193 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,193 ft (1,888 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates42.0793°N, 110.9519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 1.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,333 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 76 km 8 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 101 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 75 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 66 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 42 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 76 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 136 km 12 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 76 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 70 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 71 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 66 km 8 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 73 km 5 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 68 km 10 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 65 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 73 km 6 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 119 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 79 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 62 km 10 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 80 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 78 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 77 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 83 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 75 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 76 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 90 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 67 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 2019 EF0 88 km 0.1 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 99 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 86 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 35 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 93 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 68 km 0.5 mi 0
May 5, 1995 EF0 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 1991 EF0 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 62 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 72 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 44 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 34 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 16 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 44 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 55 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 22 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 76 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 86 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 83 km
2012 HELLS HOLLOW 4,758 58 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 25 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 49 km
1992 DESERET/SPRING CANYON 3,861 92 km
2002 COMMISARY 3,840 34 km
2010 GIRAFFE CREEK 3,552 46 km
2017 POLE CREEK 3,395 26 km
1988 CORRAL CREEK 3,113 70 km
1988 SIESMIC 2,969 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Cokeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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