Weather & Climate in Douglas, WY

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

Douglas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 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 4,799 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,799 ft (1,463 m)
Area	4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density	970/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7548°N, 105.3978°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Converse County County
Nearest Airport	Casper/Natrona County International (CPR) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 59.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.4 / 100
Community Resilience	12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Oct 19, 1996	21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming	M4.2	65 km	5 km
Aug 29, 2004	16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.8	16 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2021	12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.8	51 km	10 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	54 km	5 km
Apr 9, 1996	34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.7	111 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2003	11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming	M3.7	73 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	40 km	5 km
Aug 13, 2004	35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.5	138 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2004	19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.5	20 km	10 km
Oct 8, 2009	31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.4	132 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1993	27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2020	16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.2	56 km	34 km
Aug 22, 2016	16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming	M3.2	76 km	5 km
Dec 13, 1993	14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.2	48 km	5 km
Apr 13, 1991	30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming	M3.2	144 km	5 km
May 10, 2013	25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming	M3.1	132 km	9 km
May 3, 1996	32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.1	117 km	5 km
Nov 30, 2012	33 km NNE of Powder River, Wyoming	M3.1	127 km	5 km
Aug 23, 1993	29 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming	M3.0	143 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	77 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

141 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018	EF3	15 km	4.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	83 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 10, 2019	EF2	84 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	82 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 18, 1987	EF2	80 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1984	EF2	65 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	27 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1978	EF2	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1978	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
May 29, 1971	EF2	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 11, 1962	EF2	94 km	52.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF2	69 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF1	98 km	10.8 mi	0
Jun 7, 2022	EF1	98 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 28, 2018	EF1	21 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF1	32 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1994	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1991	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1987	EF1	36 km	0.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ARAPAHO	100,043	60 km
1996	OLMSTEAD D	44,562	28 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY	28,249	80 km
2010	ORPHA	25,839	22 km
2006	OLD CHICAGO	25,218	67 km
2018	BRITANIA MOUNTAIN	23,701	73 km
2002	REESE	19,624	81 km
2024	WILDCAT CREEK	18,751	92 km
1996	GEARY D. 2	15,564	56 km
2006	SAWMILL	15,379	96 km
2002	HENSEL	14,439	49 km
2011	SQUAW MTN	14,379	93 km
2012	SAWMILL CANYON	13,438	57 km
2006	TWENTY MILE	11,732	31 km
2006	JACKSON CANYON	11,686	86 km
2000	ORMSBY	11,539	66 km
2012	SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX	10,759	69 km
2011	THOMPSON	10,519	71 km
1999	WALKER	10,022	24 km
2015	STATION	9,845	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
March	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	47°F (9°C)	0.7 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.4 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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