Weather & Climate in Ballard, UT

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

Ballard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,019 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.2°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,019 ft (1,530 m)
Area	13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2949°N, 109.9494°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Uintah County County
Nearest Airport	Vernal Regional (VEL) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"

81% below US avg

Snowfall 16.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 0.98"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	93 km	-3 km
Jan 30, 2000	8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming	M4.3	136 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	97 km	-3 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	85 km	4 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	63 km	16 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	45 km	11 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	115 km	14 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	148 km	7 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	96 km	7 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	130 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	97 km	-2 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	55 km	4 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	45 km	-3 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	94 km	10 km
Feb 4, 2012	12 km E of Woodland Hills, Utah	M3.6	136 km	13 km
Jun 3, 1992	14 km NW of Orangeville, Utah	M3.6	149 km	3 km
Jul 11, 1992	12 km NW of Orangeville, Utah	M3.6	148 km	8 km
Nov 11, 2000	14 km SE of Jensen, Utah	M3.6	61 km	-3 km
Jul 5, 1992	13 km NW of Orangeville, Utah	M3.6	150 km	13 km
Aug 11, 1992	4 km N of Sunnyside, Utah	M3.6	87 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	32 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	82 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2006	EF1	81 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1999	EF1	37 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1955	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2015	EF0	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2009	EF0	84 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	24 km	2.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	39 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 2001	EF0	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1999	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1999	EF0	90 km	1.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 1990	EF0	5 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 1990	EF0	41 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1988	EF0	17 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1984	EF0	19 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: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	65 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	81 km
2007	NEOLA NORTH	46,909	30 km
2002	MUSTANG	20,607	87 km
2012	WOLF DEN	19,419	93 km
1988	WHITEROCKS	18,885	27 km
2017	DEAD DOG	17,821	97 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	92 km
2000	BUSTERFLAT	8,501	99 km
2020	RICHARD MTN	7,802	97 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	75 km
1989	UINTA CANYON	5,834	43 km
1988	ZENOBIA	5,468	97 km
2005	NORTH NEOLA	5,195	22 km
2018	MURDOCK	5,169	87 km
1985	WEYMAN	5,058	65 km
1996	L.D.FALLS	4,697	96 km
2002	COUNTY LINE	4,298	92 km
2005	SHEEP CREEK WFU	4,128	64 km
2004	BIG CANYON	3,618	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.5 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
September	62°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Ballard has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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