Weather & Climate in Fort Laramie, WY

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

Fort Laramie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.5 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 4,231 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,231 ft (1,290 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	896/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2131°N, 104.5174°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Goshen County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 27.5"

Wettest Month (May) 2.32"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.5 / 100
Community Resilience	29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 2, 2021	12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.8	145 km	10 km
Aug 29, 2004	16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.8	109 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	113 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	102 km	5 km
Apr 9, 1996	34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.7	101 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2004	19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.5	108 km	10 km
Mar 26, 2021	10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Dec 13, 1993	14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.2	82 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2020	16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.2	149 km	34 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	132 km	5 km
May 3, 1996	32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.1	101 km	5 km
Jun 30, 1993	25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.0	111 km	5 km
Nov 2, 1992	5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming	M3.0	60 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	24 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2011	22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming	M2.9	80 km	5 km
Sep 7, 2019	23 km WSW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M2.9	90 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2000	37 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M2.9	109 km	5 km
Dec 19, 2013	33 km NE of Rock River, Wyoming	M2.8	100 km	12 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	136 km	5 km
May 28, 2025	9 km ENE of Glendo, Wyoming	M2.6	49 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	67 km	26.0 mi	2
Jul 28, 2018	EF3	95 km	4.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	94 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	88 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1978	EF3	43 km	53.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1955	EF3	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF3	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	53 km	4.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	85 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 10, 2019	EF2	14 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	27 km	25.6 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	52 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 5, 2009	EF2	66 km	8.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	98 km	17.0 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	55 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1993	EF2	76 km	3.8 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF2	87 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1984	EF2	88 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1983	EF2	59 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	94 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: ARAPAHO (100,043 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ARAPAHO	100,043	73 km
1989	FT.ROBINSON	46,887	93 km
2006	SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX	39,567	82 km
2012	DOUTHIT	29,036	100 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY	28,249	14 km
2006	OLD CHICAGO	25,218	27 km
2018	BRITANIA MOUNTAIN	23,701	66 km
2016	SIMMONS	20,950	33 km
2002	REESE	19,624	71 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	78 km
2002	HENSEL	14,439	73 km
2011	SQUAW MTN	14,379	67 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,279	55 km
2012	SAWMILL CANYON	13,438	37 km
2006	TWENTY MILE	11,732	82 km
2000	WARBONNET	11,504	93 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	59 km
1999	WALKER	10,022	93 km
2012	COW CAMP	8,567	70 km
2006	TRAILER	8,040	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in
March	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	65°F (19°C)	2.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Fort Laramie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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