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Weather & Climate in Westview Circle, WY

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

Westview Circle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.8 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 4,737 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,737 ft (1,444 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates42.0616°N, 105.0676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyConverse County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 65.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 140 km 5 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 98 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 147 km 11 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 126 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 137 km 5 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 70 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 145 km 5 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 77 km 5 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 101 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 145 km 5 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 47 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 129 km 34 km
Aug 22, 2016 16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming M3.2 117 km 5 km
Apr 13, 1991 30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.2 148 km 5 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 139 km 5 km
Jun 30, 1993 25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.0 106 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 28 km 5 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 94 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2000 34 km S of Alcova, Wyoming M3.0 139 km 5 km
Aug 23, 1993 29 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.0 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

225 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 75 km 4.4 mi 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 83 km 11.3 mi 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF3 89 km 53.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 21 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF3 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF2 74 km 4.7 mi 0
Sep 10, 2019 EF2 53 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 85 km 0.6 mi 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 76 km 25.6 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 3 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2009 EF2 74 km 8.3 mi 0
May 21, 1998 EF2 92 km 4.0 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF2 88 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 74 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 28, 1978 EF2 90 km 1.0 mi 0
May 29, 1976 EF2 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 12, 1967 EF2 56 km 12.6 mi 0
Jun 14, 1963 EF2 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 21, 1960 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 33 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY 28,249 45 km
2006 OLD CHICAGO 25,218 46 km
2018 BRITANIA MOUNTAIN 23,701 20 km
2016 SIMMONS 20,950 81 km
2002 REESE 19,624 22 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 39 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 20 km
2012 SAWMILL CANYON 13,438 44 km
2006 TWENTY MILE 11,732 87 km
2000 CO LINE 10,961 62 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 93 km
2012 COW CAMP 8,567 28 km
2006 TRAILER 8,040 35 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 97 km
2012 LITTLE BOX ELDER 6,329 92 km
2012 RUSSELS CAMP 5,811 81 km
2001 LEROY 5,615 21 km
1996 SPRING CR. 4,682 39 km
1994 SQUAW MTN. 4,093 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in

Westview Circle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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