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Weather & Climate in Garland, WY

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

Garland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 4,248 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,248 ft (1,295 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates44.7777°N, 108.6542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportYellowstone Regional (COD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.8 / 100
Community Resilience64.1 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 107 km 14 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 108 km 4 km
May 18, 2006 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming M3.8 143 km 7 km
Mar 29, 2023 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 138 km 4 km
Sep 24, 1994 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.7 144 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2021 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 138 km 6 km
Jul 20, 1992 52 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.6 136 km 0 km
Jul 20, 1992 51 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.5 138 km 2 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 142 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2007 7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming M3.5 131 km 5 km
Aug 7, 1991 31 km NNW of Pavillion, Wyoming M3.5 143 km 5 km
Jan 2, 2009 54 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.5 137 km 7 km
Jan 12, 2014 23 km SE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.4 148 km 9 km
Mar 4, 2019 35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 113 km 6 km
Mar 19, 1993 40 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.3 143 km 2 km
Jan 9, 2009 42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 127 km 7 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 103 km 5 km
Aug 16, 1992 47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M3.2 108 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 82 km 5 km
Jul 3, 1994 25 km ESE of Mammoth, Wyoming M3.2 138 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985 EF3 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 45 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 18 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 60 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF2 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1964 EF2 8 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 39 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 26, 1959 EF2 93 km 9.2 mi 1
Jun 3, 1958 EF2 74 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 2009 EF1 90 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 58 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 21 km 0.2 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 36 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 22 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 1976 EF1 66 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF1 6 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1988 CLOVERMIST 303,427 99 km
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 70 km
2018 TEREK 43,872 96 km
2006 LITTLE VENUS 33,490 99 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 55 km
1996 SHEPARD MTN 17,379 89 km
2007 BONE CREEK 12,776 81 km
2016 WHIT 12,731 69 km
2003 BOULDER BASIN II 10,029 99 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 77 km
1999 ROOSTER 9,624 86 km
2021 CRATER RIDGE 8,147 74 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 59 km
2006 BIRTHDAY2 6,553 94 km
2003 LITTLE HORN II 5,889 79 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 56 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 93 km
2002 RED WAFFLE 5,060 41 km
2005 BIG HORN 4,899 60 km
1991 ROBERTSON 4,812 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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