Weather & Climate in Crowheart, WY

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

Crowheart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 310 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.2 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 6,123 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	42.8°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,123 ft (1,866 m)
Area	31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3398°N, 109.2298°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fremont County County
Nearest Airport	Central Wyoming Regional (RIW) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 33.2"

Wettest Month (May) 1.73"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.8 / 100
Community Resilience	11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate

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

Earthquake History

251 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	97 km	3 km
Aug 27, 2016	4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.8	92 km	12 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	98 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2013	20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming	M4.8	41 km	76 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	75 km	8 km
Jun 20, 1998	8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.4	118 km	0 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	133 km	6 km
Sep 27, 2001	35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming	M4.3	68 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	99 km	5 km
Oct 22, 2002	10 km SSW of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	125 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2010	22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.1	94 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1992	25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming	M4.0	99 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2016	23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	95 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2004	18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	99 km	5 km
Sep 12, 2010	18 km SSE of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.0	122 km	5 km
Jan 16, 2009	9 km SW of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2004	18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	99 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2004	17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	99 km	5 km
Apr 18, 2025	15 km E of Jackson, Wyoming	M3.9	109 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962	EF3	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 2001	EF2	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1986	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 1973	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF2	76 km	8.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2016	EF1	89 km	2.4 mi	0
May 6, 2014	EF1	72 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF1	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 3, 1980	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF1	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1975	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1968	EF1	71 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1968	EF1	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1967	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 1964	EF1	46 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 9, 2024	EF0	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2024	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 2020	EF0	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF0	56 km	2.2 mi	0
May 31, 2014	EF0	63 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (167 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	KATESBASIN	141,128	62 km
2018	ROOSEVELT	55,330	99 km
2012	ALPINE LAKE	39,158	27 km
2016	CLIFF CREEK	36,131	93 km
2006	LITTLE VENUS	33,490	82 km
1988	FAYETTE	29,234	56 km
2012	NORTH BUFFALO	28,324	97 km
2011	NORTON POINT	26,025	58 km
2013	HARDLUCK	25,911	77 km
2006	PURDY	18,653	70 km
2016	LAVA MOUNTAIN	14,652	62 km
2008	NEW FORK	14,481	59 km
2002	SOUTH FORK II	13,803	44 km
2002	PASS CREEK	13,724	88 km
2011	RED ROCK COMPLEX	10,046	92 km
2003	BOULDER BASIN II	10,029	92 km
1999	ROOSTER	9,624	81 km
1991	DRY COTTONWOOD	6,996	86 km
1996	FAYETTE	5,308	65 km
2012	BEAR CUB	5,271	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.3 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	0.5 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Crowheart has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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