Weather & Climate in Laramie, WY

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

Laramie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 74% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	40.6°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Area	17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density	1,722/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3060°N, 105.6086°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Albany County County
Nearest Airport	Laramie Regional (LAR) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"

71% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.77"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	74.0%
Unhealthy Days	4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.1 / 100
Community Resilience	74.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	80 km	11 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	131 km	5 km
Oct 10, 1993	41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	126 km	5 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	97 km	1 km
Aug 6, 1998	18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.6	150 km	10 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	96 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	98 km	12 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	102 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	81 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	93 km	5 km
Dec 13, 1993	14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.2	115 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	126 km	1 km
Apr 13, 1991	30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming	M3.2	131 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2009	29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.2	116 km	5 km
Dec 18, 1991	24 km NE of Sinclair, Wyoming	M3.1	129 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	142 km	2 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	118 km	5 km
Aug 23, 1993	29 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2020	28 km WSW of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2005	42 km NNE of Dixon, Wyoming	M3.0	145 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 47 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018	EF3	19 km	11.3 mi	0
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	68 km	8.8 mi	1
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	45 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1955	EF3	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	12 km	0.6 mi	0
May 27, 2018	EF2	42 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	93 km	20.6 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	44 km	25.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	84 km	23.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1976	EF2	66 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 29, 1976	EF2	83 km	0.2 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2020	EF1	68 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 6, 2019	EF1	30 km	4.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF1	53 km	2.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF1	79 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 18, 1997	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1994	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	76 km
2020	MULLEN	179,894	58 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	75 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	85 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	89 km
2018	BRITANIA MOUNTAIN	23,701	92 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	50 km
2002	REESE	19,624	83 km
2011	SQUAW MTN	14,379	76 km
2020	RR 316	14,274	99 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	100 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	41 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	96 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	73 km
2012	COW CAMP	8,567	99 km
2006	TRAILER	8,040	61 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	53 km
2001	LEROY	5,615	98 km
1994	SQUAW MTN.	4,093	76 km
1986	COLLINS PEAK	4,078	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.5 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in
May	47°F (9°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
October	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in

Laramie has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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