Weather & Climate in Lance Creek, WY

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

Lance Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.2 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 4,404 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,404 ft (1,342 m)
Area	42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0447°N, 104.6638°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Niobrara County County
Nearest Airport	Casper/Natrona County International (CPR) 91 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 41.2"

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.1 / 100
Community Resilience	10.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Oct 19, 1996	21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming	M4.2	113 km	5 km
Aug 29, 2004	16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.8	69 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2021	12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.8	103 km	10 km
Feb 1, 2003	11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming	M3.7	123 km	5 km
Apr 9, 1996	34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.7	46 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota	M3.7	129 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	120 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	106 km	5 km
Mar 9, 2025	7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota	M3.6	131 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2004	19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.5	61 km	10 km
Dec 12, 2013	10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2021	10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.4	83 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2016	16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2020	16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.2	109 km	34 km
Dec 13, 1993	14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.2	105 km	5 km
May 3, 1996	32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.1	52 km	5 km
May 10, 2013	25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming	M3.1	128 km	9 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2024	22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming	M3.0	101 km	10 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	92 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018	EF3	82 km	4.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	75 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 10, 2019	EF2	80 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	94 km	25.6 mi	0
Jun 22, 2012	EF2	68 km	16.7 mi	0
Jun 13, 1984	EF2	5 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	1 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	94 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1982	EF2	59 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1978	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1978	EF2	2 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1976	EF2	92 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 2, 1964	EF2	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 22, 1961	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1958	EF2	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF2	75 km	2.3 mi	0
May 28, 1953	EF2	94 km	38.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 2022	EF1	54 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 28, 2018	EF1	82 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF1	100 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FT.ROBINSON (46,887 acres, 1989).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1989	FT.ROBINSON	46,887	97 km
1996	OLMSTEAD D	44,562	68 km
2006	SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX	39,567	77 km
2012	DOUTHIT	29,036	93 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY	28,249	82 km
2010	ORPHA	25,839	61 km
2006	OLD CHICAGO	25,218	73 km
1985	FLINT HILLS	21,062	88 km
2016	SIMMONS	20,950	94 km
2024	WILDCAT CREEK	18,751	67 km
2003	RED POINT	18,057	82 km
2016	INDIAN CANYON	13,791	75 km
2001	ELK MOUNTAIN 2	13,758	90 km
2012	SAWMILL CANYON	13,438	70 km
2001	ROGERS SHACK	11,794	94 km
2006	TWENTY MILE	11,732	38 km
2000	WARBONNET	11,504	64 km
2001	WEST HELL CANYON	11,097	89 km
2007	ALABAUGH	10,650	95 km
2011	THOMPSON	10,519	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
March	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.2 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in

Lance Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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