Weather & Climate in Clear Creek, UT

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

Clear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 225.4 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 8,374 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,374 ft (2,552 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	120/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6433°N, 111.1548°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 225.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

699 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	146 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	147 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	145 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	101 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	65 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	144 km	10 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	106 km	7 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	144 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	145 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	118 km	12 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	33 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	29 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	103 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	146 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	76 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	146 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	148 km	10 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	62 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	145 km	10 km
Oct 11, 1999	2 km W of Glenwood, Utah	M3.8	123 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	97 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	44 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	58 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	74 km	2.7 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	88 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	99 km	1.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	56 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	24 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	78 km	0.5 mi	0
May 30, 2005	EF0	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	24 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (138 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	138 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	91 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	98 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	49 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	93 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	57 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	95 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	34 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	9 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	34 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	74 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	90 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	45 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	56 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	67 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	26 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	96 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	88 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	99 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	91 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	24 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
May	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
September	53°F (11°C)	1.5 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.4 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
December	22°F (-5°C)	1.2 in

Clear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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