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Weather & Climate in Pinedale, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pinedale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.1 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 7,183 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,183 ft (2,189 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8676°N, 109.8705°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sublette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,308 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 3, 1994 | 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M5.8 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jan 7, 2004 | 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming | M5.0 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.8 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.8 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming | M4.8 | 62 km | 76 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Dec 28, 1993 | 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.7 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming | M4.4 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1973 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2016 | EF1 | 38 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1980 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF1 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1975 | EF1 | 21 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2014 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2008 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2004 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | EF0 | 36 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 1990 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1990 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | FONTENELLE | 58,125 | 65 km |
| 2018 | ROOSEVELT | 55,330 | 47 km |
| 2012 | ALPINE LAKE | 39,158 | 53 km |
| 2016 | CLIFF CREEK | 36,131 | 63 km |
| 1988 | FAYETTE | 29,234 | 24 km |
| 2006 | PURDY | 18,653 | 77 km |
| 2000 | FONTENELLE | 14,894 | 93 km |
| 2016 | LAVA MOUNTAIN | 14,652 | 83 km |
| 2008 | NEW FORK | 14,481 | 24 km |
| 2002 | SOUTH FORK II | 13,803 | 66 km |
| 2002 | PASS CREEK | 13,724 | 96 km |
| 2011 | RED ROCK COMPLEX | 10,046 | 84 km |
| 2007 | HORSE CREEK | 8,149 | 47 km |
| 2000 | BLIND TRAIL | 7,758 | 69 km |
| 1991 | DRY COTTONWOOD | 6,996 | 88 km |
| 2018 | MARTEN CREEK | 6,383 | 65 km |
| 2010 | BULL | 5,496 | 74 km |
| 1996 | FAYETTE | 5,308 | 10 km |
| 2000 | BOULDER | 3,755 | 70 km |
| 2009 | GUNSIGHT | 3,305 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Pinedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 14°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.6").