Weather & Climate in Bear River City, UT

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

Bear River City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,257 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,257 ft (1,298 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	479/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6124°N, 112.1249°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 40.4"

Wettest Month (May) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M5.7	96 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	128 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	121 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	86 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	123 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	126 km	8 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	118 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	125 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	112 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	121 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	95 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	96 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	148 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	125 km	6 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	148 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	119 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	25 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	6 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	120 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	41 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	86 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	51 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	37 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	43 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	47 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	96 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	59 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	58 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	31 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	82 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 2013	EF0	96 km	1.0 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	—	52 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (167 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STONE 2 (50,677 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	STONE 2	50,677	79 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	35 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	47 km
2013	STATE	31,011	50 km
2006	HOGUPS	30,094	90 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	97 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	32 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	84 km
2005	PARK VALLEY	18,700	92 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	91 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	36 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	83 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	98 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	77 km
2006	SCORPIO	14,887	94 km
2000	HOGUP	14,688	90 km
2018	GORING	14,538	33 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	96 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	91 km
2007	COW CANYON	13,447	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Bear River City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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