Weather & Climate in Cache, UT

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

Cache experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 65% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,459 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,459 ft (1,359 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8287°N, 112.0057°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 38.5"

Wettest Month (May) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	65.0%
Unhealthy Days	1

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

1,313 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	134 km	8 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M5.7	120 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	102 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	132 km	1 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	95 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	77 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	133 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	97 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	99 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	93 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	100 km	8 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	127 km	5 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	126 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	95 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	119 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	120 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	123 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	99 km	6 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	132 km	5 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	148 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	65 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	74 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	59 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	96 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	17 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	21 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	70 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	42 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	97 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	32 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	5 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	80 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 2013	EF0	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 2009	EF0	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2007	EF0	13 km	0.3 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	—	58 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (154 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	154 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	189 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	72 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	55 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	35 km
2013	STATE	31,011	36 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	25 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	55 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	57 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	92 km
2018	GORING	14,538	29 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	79 km
2007	COW CANYON	13,447	80 km
2017	WILDCAT	13,100	87 km
1992	MEADOW DIVIDE	12,968	79 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	55 km
1988	METCALF	11,946	59 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	63 km
2007	MITCHELL	10,466	83 km
2006	BURNT	9,103	87 km
1994	HANSEL VALLEY MT.	8,695	43 km
1998	POCATELLO VALLEY	8,483	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.4 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	1.4 in

Cache has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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