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Weather & Climate in Ranchettes, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranchettes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.9 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 6,155 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,155 ft (1,876 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2188°N, 104.7730°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Dec 13, 1993 | 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 23 km WSW of Esterbrook, Wyoming | M2.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 33 km NE of Rock River, Wyoming | M2.8 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado | M2.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 2025 | 9 km ENE of Glendo, Wyoming | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado | M2.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado | M2.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
471 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 50 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 6, 2018 | EF3 | 80 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1979 | EF3 | 7 km | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1960 | EF3 | 43 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1955 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1955 | EF3 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF2 | 75 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2018 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2018 | EF2 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF2 | 51 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2012 | EF2 | 97 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2010 | EF2 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2009 | EF2 | 56 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 49 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1996 | EF2 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1990 | EF2 | 58 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF2 | 38 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1987 | EF2 | 97 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1978 | EF2 | 91 km | 25.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1978 | EF2 | 91 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CAMERON PEAK | 208,910 | 93 km |
| 2012 | HIGH PARK | 90,769 | 79 km |
| 2011 | SQUAW MTN | 14,379 | 88 km |
| 2000 | CO LINE | 10,961 | 55 km |
| 2000 | BOBCAT | 10,444 | 94 km |
| 2004 | PICNIC ROCK | 9,014 | 68 km |
| 2006 | TRAILER | 8,040 | 72 km |
| 2024 | HAPPY JACK | 6,585 | 19 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 5,258 | 91 km |
| 1994 | SQUAW MTN. | 4,093 | 87 km |
| 2021 | 313 | 3,859 | 60 km |
| 2005 | BROADCAST BURN | 3,230 | 66 km |
| 2004 | ROSETTA LANE | 3,164 | 25 km |
| 2005 | LITTLEBEAR | 3,125 | 36 km |
| 2011 | CRYSTAL FIRE | 2,855 | 86 km |
| 2011 | CHRISTNICK | 2,714 | 81 km |
| 2015 | 2 CA MA IRON MOUNTAIN MIDDLE CANYON PRESCRIBED BURN | 2,517 | 60 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,261 | 99 km |
| 2021 | CROSS CA | 2,247 | 94 km |
| 2017 | CATTLE DRIVE | 2,200 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Ranchettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").