Weather & Climate in Cedar Hills, UT

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

Cedar Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.4 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 4,940 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,940 ft (1,506 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	3,643/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4120°N, 111.7543°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

527 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	47 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	47 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	46 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	141 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	102 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	44 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	44 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	46 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	25 km	12 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	111 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	107 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	94 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	46 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	40 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	46 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	48 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	141 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	46 km	10 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	115 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	106 km	-2 km

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

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 95 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	37 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	52 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	86 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	46 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	15 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	16 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	61 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	2 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (173 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	173 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	82 km
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	100 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	52 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	82 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	88 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	78 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	79 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	93 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	78 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	79 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	66 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	75 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	68 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	78 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	76 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	54 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	94 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	91 km
1994	POSTHOLLOW	18,234	87 km
1998	SIMPSON SPRINGS	17,543	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in	Driest
July	79°F (26°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.2 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Cedar Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.0").

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