Weather & Climate in Wright, WY

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

Wright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.0 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 4,950 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,950 ft (1,509 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	461/sq mi
Coordinates	43.7492°N, 105.4948°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Campbell County County
Nearest Airport	Northeast Wyoming Regional (GCC) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 58.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	8.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 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	86 km	5 km
Feb 25, 1993	31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming	M3.9	139 km	5 km
Aug 29, 2004	16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.8	96 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2021	12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.8	91 km	10 km
Apr 9, 1996	34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.7	136 km	5 km
Jul 23, 1993	29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming	M3.7	142 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota	M3.7	144 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2003	11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming	M3.7	93 km	5 km
Aug 31, 1992	34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming	M3.6	124 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2004	19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.5	91 km	10 km
Sep 3, 2023	32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming	M3.3	117 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2016	16 km S of Casper Mountain, Wyoming	M3.2	145 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1993	27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming	M3.2	98 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2020	16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming	M3.2	94 km	34 km
May 3, 1996	32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.1	142 km	5 km
May 10, 2013	25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming	M3.1	25 km	9 km
Nov 30, 2012	33 km NNE of Powder River, Wyoming	M3.1	116 km	5 km
Jun 30, 1993	25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming	M3.0	86 km	5 km
Nov 2, 1992	5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming	M3.0	144 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2009	34 km S of Buffalo, Wyoming	M3.0	99 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

152 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 36 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 2018	EF3	67 km	3.8 mi	0
May 23, 1978	EF3	59 km	14.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	30 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	96 km	1.6 mi	0
Aug 12, 2005	EF2	3 km	1.5 mi	2
May 6, 1988	EF2	49 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 1984	EF2	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 30, 1975	EF2	31 km	12.4 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	61 km	16.3 mi	0
Jul 22, 1966	EF2	61 km	3.6 mi	0
Jul 2, 1964	EF2	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1962	EF2	90 km	52.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1959	EF2	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 1959	EF2	54 km	10.6 mi	0
Jun 12, 1958	EF2	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1953	EF2	23 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1953	EF2	95 km	38.2 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF1	85 km	10.8 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF1	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF1	70 km	4.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOUSE DRAW (167,966 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	HOUSE DRAW	167,966	82 km
2012	OIL CREEK	63,182	100 km
2024	FLAT ROCK	50,782	76 km
1996	OLMSTEAD D	44,562	84 km
2010	ORPHA	25,839	89 km
2024	CONSTITUTION	23,963	93 km
1999	CLARKELEN	21,432	18 km
2024	WILDCAT CREEK	18,751	39 km
1996	GEARY D. 2	15,564	99 km
2006	SAWMILL	15,379	57 km
2006	THORN DIVIDE COMPLEX	15,261	99 km
2000	ORMSBY	11,539	79 km
2020	RENO	10,830	72 km
2011	THOMPSON	10,519	78 km
1999	WALKER	10,022	98 km
1996	HENRYS	9,839	61 km
2010	WILLOW CREEK	9,706	87 km
2000	HENDERSON	9,624	98 km
1996	BONER	9,414	89 km
1988	ROCHELLE HILLS 2	8,718	38 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
March	33°F (1°C)	0.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.5 in

Wright has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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