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Weather & Climate in Dixon, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dixon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.5 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 6,362 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,362 ft (1,939 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0349°N, 107.5361°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Moffat County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 1995 | 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado | M4.5 | 148 km | -3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming | M4.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming | M3.8 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.6 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Aug 6, 1998 | 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming | M3.6 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 49 km | 13 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.3 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.3 | 74 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF1 | 26 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1967 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1966 | EF1 | 90 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2015 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2003 | EF0 | 50 km | — | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1997 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1997 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1995 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 15 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1982 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1982 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CREEK (44,221 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | BEAVER CREEK | 44,221 | 87 km |
| 2018 | RYAN | 28,858 | 77 km |
| 2008 | MAYBERRY | 26,520 | 44 km |
| 2020 | MIDDLE FORK | 20,886 | 79 km |
| 1993 | WAPATI PEAK | 20,857 | 87 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 36 km |
| 2014 | ALKALI | 20,338 | 48 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) | 17,627 | 70 km |
| 1988 | I DO | 16,253 | 88 km |
| 1996 | OPINION | 15,613 | 100 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) | 15,478 | 80 km |
| 2018 | BOONE DRAW | 8,656 | 94 km |
| 2010 | ALKALI | 8,094 | 60 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 35 km |
| 2021 | MORGAN CREEK | 7,710 | 71 km |
| 2008 | PRONG | 5,775 | 51 km |
| 1993 | RED WASH | 5,345 | 50 km |
| 2017 | PINE TREE | 4,694 | 87 km |
| 1999 | JEP | 4,647 | 59 km |
| 2017 | DEEP CREEK | 4,019 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.7").