Weather & Climate in Elk Mountain, WY

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

Elk Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 93.3 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 7,259 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,259 ft (2,213 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	318/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6883°N, 106.4135°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Laramie Regional (LAR) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 93.3"

Wettest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	47.8 / 100
Community Resilience	25.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 6, 1999	31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming	M4.3	114 km	10 km
May 26, 2000	5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming	M4.0	111 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	39 km	11 km
Jun 1, 1993	6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming	M3.7	118 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	147 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	106 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	93 km	5 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	45 km	1 km
Aug 6, 1998	18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.6	71 km	10 km
Aug 13, 2004	35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	44 km	10 km
Oct 8, 2009	31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming	M3.4	78 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	46 km	12 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	67 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	38 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2022	27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming	M3.3	91 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	35 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2020	16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.2	149 km	34 km
Jul 3, 2009	22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.2	82 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2016	16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming	M3.2	100 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018	EF3	66 km	11.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	74 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 2, 1976	EF2	30 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2020	EF1	26 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 6, 2019	EF1	58 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1988	EF1	93 km	0.5 mi	0
May 5, 1979	EF1	81 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF1	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 1967	EF1	59 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 15, 1966	EF1	39 km	7.7 mi	0
May 29, 1964	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1960	EF1	38 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 1953	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 2015	EF0	39 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2015	EF0	50 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 12, 2013	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 27, 2002	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 27, 2002	EF0	74 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MULLEN (179,894 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	MULLEN	179,894	67 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	82 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	74 km
2019	PEDRO MOUNTAIN	21,904	80 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	75 km
2002	REESE	19,624	97 km
2020	RR 316	14,274	21 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	66 km
2012	BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,196	87 km
2006	TRAILER	8,040	100 km
1999	JEP	4,647	89 km
1986	COLLINS PEAK	4,078	100 km
2004	PENNOCK RX	3,593	30 km
2012	SEMINOE	3,570	68 km
1996	BEAR CREEK	3,367	99 km
1993	DUNES	3,161	100 km
2017	BIG RED	2,868	93 km
2017	KEYSTONE	2,784	58 km
2011	CHRISTNICK	2,714	92 km
1999	CHACE	2,591	21 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
May	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest

Elk Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and December the driest (0.7").

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