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Weather & Climate in Cora, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°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 7,437 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.1°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,437 ft (2,267 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9577°N, 109.9916°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sublette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
1,311 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 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming | M5.0 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.8 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.8 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming | M4.8 | 70 km | 76 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1993 | 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.7 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming | M4.4 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2016 | EF1 | 25 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1980 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF1 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1975 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2014 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2008 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2004 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | EF0 | 39 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 1990 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1962 | EF0 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 173 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 | 64 km |
| 2018 | ROOSEVELT | 55,330 | 34 km |
| 2012 | ALPINE LAKE | 39,158 | 59 km |
| 2016 | CLIFF CREEK | 36,131 | 49 km |
| 1988 | FAYETTE | 29,234 | 34 km |
| 2006 | PURDY | 18,653 | 66 km |
| 2000 | FONTENELLE | 14,894 | 95 km |
| 2016 | LAVA MOUNTAIN | 14,652 | 73 km |
| 2008 | NEW FORK | 14,481 | 18 km |
| 2002 | SOUTH FORK II | 13,803 | 75 km |
| 2011 | RED ROCK COMPLEX | 10,046 | 70 km |
| 2007 | HORSE CREEK | 8,149 | 37 km |
| 1988 | TRAIL CREEK | 7,965 | 97 km |
| 2000 | BLIND TRAIL | 7,758 | 57 km |
| 1991 | DRY COTTONWOOD | 6,996 | 75 km |
| 2018 | MARTEN CREEK | 6,383 | 59 km |
| 2010 | BULL | 5,496 | 60 km |
| 1996 | FAYETTE | 5,308 | 20 km |
| 1988 | HUNTER | 4,762 | 95 km |
| 2001 | GREEN KNOLL | 3,789 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Cora has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.6").