Weather & Climate in Dugway, UT

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

Dugway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 322 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,936 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,936 ft (1,504 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2307°N, 112.7541°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Tooele County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"

78% below US avg

Snowfall 15.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	94.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

331 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	81 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	83 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	83 km	11 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	110 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	81 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	65 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	77 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	81 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	143 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	81 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	123 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	81 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	85 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	83 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	81 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2019	3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah	M3.7	73 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	83 km	8 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	83 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	84 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km N of Magna, Utah	M3.7	81 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	93 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	99 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	58 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 2005	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 8, 1998	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 5, 1993	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1992	EF0	66 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 16, 1990	EF0	78 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 9, 1986	EF0	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 13, 1984	EF0	92 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 (142 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	142 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	70 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	99 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	88 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	71 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	48 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	42 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	52 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	14 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	56 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	10 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	8 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	70 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	23 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	79 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	96 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	79 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	39 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	14 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	21 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
February	33°F (1°C)	0.7 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
May	58°F (14°C)	1.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.7 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Dugway has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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