Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coalville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°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 70.1 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 6,362 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
316 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Area
6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density
310/sq mi
Coordinates
40.9073°N, 111.4214°W
Timezone
America/Denver
County
Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC) 30 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall70.1"
Wettest Month (Apr)1.73"
Driest Month (Jul)1.06"
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
435 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
58 km
12 km
Apr 15, 2010
9 km NE of Randolph, Utah
M4.9
94 km
10 km
Mar 18, 2020
6 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M4.6
57 km
9 km
Mar 18, 2020
5 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.6
56 km
11 km
May 5, 2024
16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah
M4.4
112 km
7 km
Apr 16, 2020
4 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.2
57 km
10 km
Mar 18, 2020
1 km NNW of Magna, Utah
M4.2
61 km
9 km
Apr 15, 2020
4 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.2
57 km
9 km
Mar 16, 1992
6 km S of Herriman, Utah
M4.2
73 km
12 km
Mar 7, 2000
7 km N of Helper, Utah
M4.2
137 km
-3 km
May 25, 2016
15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah
M4.0
80 km
16 km
Mar 18, 2020
4 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M4.0
58 km
7 km
Jun 3, 2009
5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah
M4.0
120 km
9 km
Mar 23, 2020
8 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
55 km
10 km
May 1, 2025
4 km WNW of Independence, Utah
M3.9
66 km
14 km
Mar 18, 2020
4 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
58 km
9 km
May 4, 2024
16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah
M3.9
112 km
6 km
Sep 24, 2019
5 km ENE of Howell, Utah
M3.9
129 km
7 km
Mar 18, 2020
6 km NE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
56 km
10 km
Jun 28, 1990
11 km NNE of Howell, Utah
M3.8
137 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999
EF2
43 km
4.3 mi
1
Aug 14, 1968
EF2
67 km
1.5 mi
0
Feb 9, 1965
EF2
61 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 3, 1963
EF2
39 km
2.0 mi
0
May 10, 1950
EF2
89 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 2021
EF1
43 km
2.1 mi
0
Sep 22, 2016
EF1
57 km
2.9 mi
0
Aug 20, 1998
EF1
35 km
0.1 mi
0
May 29, 1996
EF1
63 km
1.3 mi
0
Jun 2, 1993
EF1
43 km
1.0 mi
0
May 3, 1993
EF1
81 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 23, 1992
EF1
58 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 25, 1991
EF1
79 km
10.0 mi
0
Jul 8, 1989
EF1
53 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 2, 1989
EF1
62 km
0.2 mi
0
Jan 10, 1989
EF1
53 km
0.2 mi
0
Dec 2, 1970
EF1
58 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 14, 1968
EF1
42 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 17, 1966
EF1
85 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 9, 1965
EF1
61 km
0.4 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
—
146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2020
EAST FORK
106,432
77 km
2018
DOLLAR RIDGE
69,817
100 km
2000
CASTLEROCK
16,718
91 km
2016
WEST ANTELOPE
15,483
66 km
1999
BRIDGER BA
15,227
96 km
2020
TABBY CANYON
14,330
91 km
2002
GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)
14,245
58 km
2020
KNOLLS
12,948
84 km
1994
DRY CANYON 2
10,927
83 km
2019
GOOSE POINT
9,186
99 km
2001
BEEF HOLLOW
9,062
69 km
2007
MM COMPLEX
8,767
85 km
1999
WEST MOUNTAIN II
8,476
98 km
1996
SOLDIER PASS
8,010
86 km
2003
CASCADE II
7,943
52 km
1998
FAUST
6,957
100 km
1996
TABBY MOUNTAIN
6,626
91 km
2017
LONG RIDGE
6,500
98 km
2003
CHERRY CREEK 2
6,443
78 km
2010
WINDMILL
5,935
71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
1.3 in
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.3 in
March
34°F (1°C)
1.5 in
April
41°F (5°C)
1.7 in
Wettest
May
50°F (10°C)
1.7 in
June
58°F (15°C)
1.2 in
July
69°F (20°C)
1.1 in
Warmest, Driest
August
64°F (18°C)
1.1 in
September
56°F (13°C)
1.5 in
October
45°F (7°C)
1.6 in
November
33°F (0°C)
1.7 in
December
24°F (-5°C)
1.4 in
Coldest
Coalville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (1.1").