Weather & Climate in Eden, WY

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

Eden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 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 6,605 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	37.8°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,605 ft (2,013 m)
Area	13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0602°N, 109.4392°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sublette County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Wyoming Regional (RKS) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 28.4"

Wettest Month (May) 1.10"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

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

165 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	148 km	8 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	142 km	10 km
Aug 27, 2016	4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.8	150 km	12 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	150 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2013	20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming	M4.8	105 km	76 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	149 km	5 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Apr 7, 1994	11 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M4.3	142 km	5 km
Apr 8, 1994	13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2000	8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming	M4.3	67 km	5 km
Apr 7, 1994	8 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.0	147 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1992	25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming	M4.0	130 km	5 km
Mar 1, 2013	7 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M3.9	138 km	5 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km WSW of Fairview, Wyoming	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Feb 8, 1994	4 km WSW of Fairview, Wyoming	M3.9	148 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2011	22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming	M3.9	126 km	5 km
Mar 1, 1995	20 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M3.9	145 km	4 km
Feb 25, 2007	Wyoming	M3.8	113 km	-2 km
Apr 9, 1994	5 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M3.8	138 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	1 km WSW of Grover, Wyoming	M3.7	148 km	5 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: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 27, 1973	EF2	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 2001	EF1	65 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 2001	EF1	61 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2000	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1978	EF1	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1974	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 1973	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2024	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2019	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	65 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	66 km	3.5 mi	0
May 26, 2017	EF0	96 km	11.4 mi	0
May 7, 2014	EF0	18 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 15, 2013	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	87 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1997	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1992	EF0	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 1991	EF0	34 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 9, 1991	EF0	77 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WLD HORSE (41,881 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	WLD HORSE	41,881	88 km
2000	SHEEP MT	31,393	91 km
1988	FAYETTE	29,234	95 km
2000	FONTENELLE	14,894	97 km
2002	PASS CREEK	13,724	87 km
1996	FAYETTE	5,308	97 km
2002	COMMISARY	3,840	91 km
1989	ANNS	3,298	67 km
2018	BLACK BUTTE	3,124	81 km
2002	DIVIDE	2,831	85 km
1997	COAL CREEK	2,447	94 km
2015	BITTER CREEK	2,372	89 km
2000	SAGE CREEK 3	2,228	74 km
1998	BOULDERLAK MVD	2,016	91 km
2002	PEPPER	1,684	98 km
2000	MURPHYDRAW	1,615	94 km
2000	RED CANYON	1,500	90 km
2013	FAIRFIELD	1,457	90 km
2002	VENGENCE	1,418	87 km
2019	BOULDER LAKE	1,361	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.4 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
September	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
October	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	0.4 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in

Eden has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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