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Weather & Climate in Woods Landing-Jelm, WY

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

Woods Landing-Jelm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 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 7,944 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,944 ft (2,421 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates41.1015°N, 106.0288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 148 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 53 km 11 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 138 km 5 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 147 km 5 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 69 km 1 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 135 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 113 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 68 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 111 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 70 km 12 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 68 km 5 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 57 km 5 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 66 km 5 km
Apr 13, 1991 30 km NW of Hanna, Wyoming M3.2 124 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2009 22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.2 128 km 5 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 144 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 139 km 1 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 76 km 5 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 100 km 2 km
Dec 18, 1991 24 km NE of Sinclair, Wyoming M3.1 119 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 50 km 11.3 mi 0
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 68 km 17.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 50 km 0.6 mi 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 79 km 1.0 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 64 km 25.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 99 km 23.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1976 EF2 46 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 4, 1976 EF2 99 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 2020 EF1 51 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 6, 2019 EF1 56 km 4.0 mi 0
May 23, 2008 EF1 89 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF1 94 km 1.0 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF1 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 71 km 1.0 mi 0
May 24, 1980 EF1 94 km 1.0 mi 0
May 5, 1979 EF1 45 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 29 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 67 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 97 km
2020 MULLEN 179,894 19 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 75 km
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 43 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 49 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 81 km
2018 BADGER CREEK 20,752 9 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 70 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 71 km
2020 RR 316 14,274 93 km
2012 SQUIRREL CREEK 10,768 6 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 93 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 80 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 76 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 87 km
2004 PENNOCK RX 3,593 65 km
2017 BIG RED 2,868 72 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 85 km
2017 KEYSTONE 2,784 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Woods Landing-Jelm has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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