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Weather & Climate in Taylor, WY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taylor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 6,418 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,418 ft (1,956 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0692°N, 110.9863°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.1 / 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 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,333 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 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming | M4.8 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 74 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 10, 2001 | EF1 | 79 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1989 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1987 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1982 | EF1 | 73 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1981 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1980 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1965 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1954 | EF1 | 39 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | EF0 | 85 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2013 | EF0 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2007 | EF0 | 93 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2007 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1998 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | EF0 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1995 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 199 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 | 64 km |
| 2007 | CLEVELAND | 16,172 | 70 km |
| 1999 | BRIDGER BA | 15,227 | 43 km |
| 2000 | FONTENELLE | 14,894 | 37 km |
| 2018 | NORTH EDEN | 14,398 | 13 km |
| 2007 | RED CANYON RX BURN-H | 13,464 | 44 km |
| 1994 | DRY CANYON 2 | 10,927 | 53 km |
| 2010 | POLE CREEK STANDS | 6,900 | 25 km |
| 2018 | MARTEN CREEK | 6,383 | 78 km |
| 2010 | WINDMILL | 5,935 | 86 km |
| 1988 | LITTLEBRYN | 5,300 | 83 km |
| 2012 | HELLS HOLLOW | 4,758 | 55 km |
| 2005 | ROCK CREEK RX | 4,302 | 25 km |
| 1994 | EDGAR CANYON | 4,260 | 46 km |
| 1992 | DESERET/SPRING CANYON | 3,861 | 90 km |
| 2002 | COMMISARY | 3,840 | 37 km |
| 2010 | GIRAFFE CREEK | 3,552 | 47 km |
| 2017 | POLE CREEK | 3,395 | 29 km |
| 1988 | CORRAL CREEK | 3,113 | 72 km |
| 1988 | SIESMIC | 2,969 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.7").