Weather & Climate in Meeteetse, WY

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

Meeteetse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 72.1 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 6,011 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,011 ft (1,832 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	447/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1570°N, 108.8534°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Hot Springs County County
Nearest Airport	Yellowstone Regional (COD) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 72.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.4 / 100
Community Resilience	13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jan 7, 2004	20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M5.0	139 km	3 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	138 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2013	20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming	M4.8	133 km	76 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	127 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	133 km	6 km
Sep 27, 2001	35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming	M4.3	124 km	5 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	108 km	14 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	135 km	5 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	110 km	4 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	117 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2010	22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.1	135 km	5 km
Nov 3, 2017	57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M4.0	137 km	17 km
Jan 7, 2004	17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	139 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2004	18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2004	18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	140 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2016	23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.0	143 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2021	51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming	M3.9	136 km	12 km
Oct 3, 2000	22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.9	134 km	7 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	112 km	7 km
Nov 26, 1993	36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M3.8	130 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 10, 2001	EF2	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	57 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1978	EF2	78 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1967	EF2	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1962	EF2	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1958	EF2	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 2009	EF1	84 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 2001	EF1	73 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF1	79 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1978	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1976	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2024	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (148 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	148 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	KATESBASIN	141,128	73 km
1988	MINK	135,433	95 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	65 km
1996	EBLACK MTN	53,211	93 km
2018	TEREK	43,872	84 km
2006	LITTLE VENUS	33,490	45 km
2011	NORTON POINT	26,025	61 km
2013	HARDLUCK	25,911	74 km
2020	NEIBER	17,594	88 km
2016	WHIT	12,731	49 km
2019	FISHHAWK	10,775	83 km
2003	BOULDER BASIN II	10,029	53 km
1999	ROOSTER	9,624	15 km
2018	DENVER JAKE	6,973	95 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	91 km
2003	NORRIS	5,284	82 km
2012	BEAR CUB	5,271	93 km
2011	NOWLIN	4,973	99 km
2000	MUDDYCRK	4,601	71 km
2000	MIDDLECREE	4,534	23 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)	0.4 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in
May	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
August	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	1.4 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.5 in

Meeteetse has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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