Weather & Climate in Hoback, WY

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

Hoback has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.2 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 5,935 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	38.0°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,935 ft (1,809 m)
Area	44.4 sq mi (114.9 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3076°N, 110.7449°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Teton County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson Hole (JAC) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 78.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	29.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.4 / 100
Community Resilience	23.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,585 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	64 km	8 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	68 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	93 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2004	20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M5.0	41 km	3 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	99 km	10 km
Aug 27, 2016	4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.8	33 km	12 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	64 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	43 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2013	20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming	M4.8	136 km	76 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	53 km	8 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	98 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	102 km	8 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	70 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	95 km	10 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	95 km	8 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	100 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	96 km	6 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	76 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	60 km	5 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	63 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 21, 1987	EF4	74 km	24.3 mi	0
Jun 12, 2022	EF2	36 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2016	EF1	48 km	2.4 mi	0
Jun 4, 1991	EF1	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 17, 1988	EF1	91 km	0.5 mi	0
May 15, 1984	EF1	98 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1980	EF1	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 1980	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF1	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1975	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 2019	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 17, 2017	EF0	93 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 2016	EF0	96 km	1.7 mi	0
May 31, 2014	EF0	60 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2008	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 2007	EF0	90 km	7.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2004	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 19, 1997	EF0	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1995	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (125 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	125 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HUCK (123,437 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	HUCK	123,437	89 km
2012	FONTENELLE	58,125	88 km
2018	ROOSEVELT	55,330	40 km
2016	HENRYS CREEK	52,988	84 km
2016	CLIFF CREEK	36,131	29 km
2012	NORTH BUFFALO	28,324	86 km
2016	BERRY	20,783	82 km
2006	PURDY	18,653	63 km
1988	FALLS	16,607	98 km
2016	LAVA MOUNTAIN	14,652	76 km
2008	NEW FORK	14,481	76 km
2011	RED ROCK COMPLEX	10,046	42 km
2007	HORSE CREEK	8,149	51 km
1988	TRAIL CREEK	7,965	45 km
2000	TETON COMPLEX (ENOS)	7,961	82 km
2000	BLIND TRAIL	7,758	32 km
1991	DRY COTTONWOOD	6,996	54 km
2007	BLACK HAWK	6,407	95 km
2018	MARTEN CREEK	6,383	66 km
2010	BULL	5,496	17 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.6 in
March	26°F (-4°C)	1.5 in
April	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
May	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in
June	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	58°F (14°C)	1.4 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.5 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	2.0 in	Coldest

Hoback has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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