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Weather & Climate in Pavillion, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pavillion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 5,453 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,453 ft (1,662 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2440°N, 108.6890°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Wyoming Regional (RIW) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
126 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 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming | M4.8 | 47 km | 76 km |
| Dec 28, 1993 | 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.7 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Sep 27, 2001 | 35 km WSW of Dubois, Wyoming | M4.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 18 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 23 km SE of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 17 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 1992 | 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming | M4.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming | M4.0 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 22 km NW of Daniel, Wyoming | M3.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 22 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M3.9 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming | M3.9 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Nov 26, 1993 | 36 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming | M3.7 | 142 km | 8 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: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 36 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2001 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1986 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1973 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1967 | EF2 | 32 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2014 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | EF1 | 42 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1980 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF1 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1976 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1968 | EF1 | 27 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1968 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1967 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1964 | EF1 | 5 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2020 | EF0 | 18 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2014 | EF0 | 60 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2014 | EF0 | 25 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2009 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF0 | 52 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: KATESBASIN (141,128 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | KATESBASIN | 141,128 | 36 km |
| 1996 | EBLACK MTN | 53,211 | 90 km |
| 2012 | ALPINE LAKE | 39,158 | 52 km |
| 1988 | FAYETTE | 29,234 | 82 km |
| 2011 | NORTON POINT | 26,025 | 91 km |
| 2020 | NEIBER | 17,594 | 90 km |
| 2008 | NEW FORK | 14,481 | 97 km |
| 2002 | SOUTH FORK II | 13,803 | 44 km |
| 2002 | PASS CREEK | 13,724 | 67 km |
| 1999 | ROOSTER | 9,624 | 89 km |
| 2018 | DENVER JAKE | 6,973 | 95 km |
| 1996 | FAYETTE | 5,308 | 95 km |
| 2000 | MUDDYCRK | 4,601 | 49 km |
| 2000 | MIDDLECREE | 4,534 | 80 km |
| 1996 | ANTLER | 4,492 | 81 km |
| 2007 | COPPER MTN. | 4,458 | 56 km |
| 2018 | ZIMMERMAN | 3,655 | 82 km |
| 2001 | RENNER DRA | 3,627 | 84 km |
| 1999 | LOWER GRAS | 3,489 | 73 km |
| 2017 | BANJO | 3,379 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Pavillion has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.2").