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Weather & Climate in Ethete, WY

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

Ethete has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°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 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 5,368 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,368 ft (1,636 m)
Area32.5 sq mi (84.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates43.0008°N, 108.7230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportCentral Wyoming Regional (RIW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (May) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.8 / 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

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 149 km 3 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 33 km 76 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 135 km 12 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 126 km 8 km
Sep 27, 2001 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming M4.3 119 km 5 km
Aug 17, 2010 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.1 147 km 5 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 44 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 123 km 17 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 130 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2016 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming M4.0 146 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2000 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M3.9 147 km 7 km
Apr 1, 2011 22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming M3.9 126 km 5 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 127 km 12 km
Nov 26, 1993 36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming M3.8 130 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 148 km 5 km
Oct 21, 1996 42 km ESE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.7 67 km 5 km
Feb 12, 2023 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 148 km 8 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 71 km 5 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 123 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1996 40 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.7 128 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 9 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 55 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 27, 1973 EF2 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 32 km 8.2 mi 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 45 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 33 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1976 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 1968 EF1 30 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1968 EF1 27 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF1 27 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF1 22 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 9, 2024 EF0 83 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 11, 2020 EF0 19 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF0 86 km 2.2 mi 0
May 6, 2014 EF0 37 km 4.8 mi 0
Jun 14, 2009 EF0 83 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 3, 2009 EF0 98 km 0.9 mi 0
May 29, 2008 EF0 78 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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 63 km
2012 ALPINE LAKE 39,158 48 km
1988 FAYETTE 29,234 71 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 93 km
2002 SOUTH FORK II 13,803 29 km
2002 PASS CREEK 13,724 40 km
1996 FAYETTE 5,308 85 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 75 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 76 km
1999 LOWER GRAS 3,489 99 km
1989 ANNS 3,298 53 km
2002 DIVIDE 2,831 62 km
2022 WASHAKIE PARK 2,337 33 km
1988 WISE FLAT 2,232 63 km
2018 BLACK MOUNTAIN 2,178 95 km
2001 BEAVER RIM 2,171 50 km
1996 BARBEQUE 2,113 96 km
2000 SPRING MNT 1,820 75 km
2000 MURPHYDRAW 1,615 44 km
1994 17 MILE 6 1,564 14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Ethete has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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