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Weather & Climate in Benson, UT

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

Benson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.0 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 4,413 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Area30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates41.7529°N, 111.9259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCache County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 44.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 137 km 8 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 112 km 12 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 107 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 137 km 1 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 99 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 69 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 136 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 105 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 104 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 130 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 102 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 97 km 8 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 130 km 9 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 99 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 111 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 112 km 11 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 125 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 104 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 97 km 10 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 136 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 57 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 100 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 66 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 51 km 1.3 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 76 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 25 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 26 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 53 km 5.0 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 39 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 14 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 70 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 51 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 73 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 40 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 23 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 2, 2005 EF0 81 km 5.0 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 — 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 164 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 199 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 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 56 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 45 km
2013 STATE 31,011 46 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 34 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 56 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 63 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 96 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 84 km
2018 GORING 14,538 37 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 75 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 97 km
2007 COW CANYON 13,447 89 km
2017 WILDCAT 13,100 93 km
1992 MEADOW DIVIDE 12,968 89 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 65 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 70 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 55 km
2007 MITCHELL 10,466 94 km
2006 BURNT 9,103 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in

Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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