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Weather & Climate in Lingle, WY

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

Lingle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 4,172 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,172 ft (1,272 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,277/sq mi
Coordinates42.1387°N, 104.3460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGoshen County County
Nearest AirportWestern Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 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

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

Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 125 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 118 km 5 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 105 km 5 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 129 km 5 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 124 km 10 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 140 km 5 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 97 km 5 km
Jun 18, 1998 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska M3.1 123 km 5 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 104 km 5 km
Jun 30, 1993 25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.0 126 km 5 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 67 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 39 km 5 km
Mar 10, 2011 22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming M2.9 83 km 5 km
Sep 7, 2019 23 km WSW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M2.9 105 km 5 km
Apr 13, 2000 37 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M2.9 124 km 5 km
Dec 19, 2013 33 km NE of Rock River, Wyoming M2.8 111 km 12 km
Apr 24, 2007 23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska M2.7 126 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2021 13 km WNW of Crawford, Nebraska M2.6 90 km 5 km
May 28, 2025 9 km ENE of Glendo, Wyoming M2.6 65 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

327 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955 EF4 51 km 26.0 mi 2
Jun 9, 1991 EF3 78 km 3.5 mi 0
May 27, 1985 EF3 72 km 48.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF3 29 km 53.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF3 19 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 69 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 41 km 4.7 mi 0
Jul 2, 2020 EF2 97 km 3.4 mi 0
Sep 10, 2019 EF2 27 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 20 km 25.6 mi 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 90 km 31.7 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 64 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2009 EF2 57 km 8.3 mi 0
Jun 27, 2005 EF2 82 km 17.0 mi 0
May 21, 1998 EF2 39 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 26, 1993 EF2 60 km 3.8 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF2 79 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF2 99 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF2 46 km 0.3 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 88 km
1989 FT.ROBINSON 46,887 87 km
2006 SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX 39,567 80 km
2012 DOUTHIT 29,036 95 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY 28,249 30 km
2006 OLD CHICAGO 25,218 43 km
2018 BRITANIA MOUNTAIN 23,701 79 km
2016 SIMMONS 20,950 24 km
2002 REESE 19,624 82 km
2022 CARTER CANYON 15,828 62 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 89 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,279 44 km
2012 SAWMILL CANYON 13,438 54 km
2006 TWENTY MILE 11,732 96 km
2000 WARBONNET 11,504 94 km
2000 CO LINE 10,961 53 km
2012 COW CAMP 8,567 84 km
2006 TRAILER 8,040 83 km
2024 SCHIFF 6,714 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in

Lingle has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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