Weather & Climate in Pine Bluffs, WY

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

Pine Bluffs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°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 16.3 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 5,059 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.2°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density	317/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1802°N, 104.0748°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Laramie County County
Nearest Airport	Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"

57% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.0 / 100
Community Resilience	49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	91 km	1 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	92 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	92 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	91 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	87 km	26.0 mi	2
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	83 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	73 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	62 km	8.8 mi	1
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	62 km	26.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	97 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF3	90 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	97 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	68 km	4.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	80 km	2.5 mi	0
May 27, 2018	EF2	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	94 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	38 km	15.0 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	25 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2009	EF2	56 km	8.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	68 km	17.0 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	84 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	90 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1996	EF2	93 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: CARTER CANYON (15,828 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	68 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	67 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	77 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	71 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	61 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	72 km
2021	313	3,859	69 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	74 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	53 km
2005	LITTLEBEAR	3,125	75 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	70 km
2021	VISTA TREND CA	2,669	74 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	52 km
2021	CROSS CA	2,247	61 km
2017	CATTLE DRIVE	2,200	86 km
2024	139 FIRE	2,146	54 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,134	40 km
2016	CO RD 128	1,867	34 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	74 km
2024	104	1,745	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.5 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Pine Bluffs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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