Weather & Climate in Echo, UT

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

Echo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 72.3 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 5,749 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,749 ft (1,752 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	163/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9803°N, 111.4392°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 72.3"

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

411 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	60 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	87 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	58 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	58 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	106 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	59 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	77 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	63 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	59 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	145 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	86 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	60 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	112 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	56 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	75 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	60 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	105 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	122 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	57 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	129 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	46 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	62 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	39 km	2.0 mi	0
May 10, 1950	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	44 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	52 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	27 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	57 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	44 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	54 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	82 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	69 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	—	139 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	82 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	91 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	65 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	89 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	91 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	61 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	99 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	91 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	76 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	75 km
2007	MM COMPLEX	8,767	91 km
1996	SOLDIER PASS	8,010	92 km
2003	CASCADE II	7,943	60 km
1996	TABBY MOUNTAIN	6,626	91 km
2017	LONG RIDGE	6,500	93 km
2003	CHERRY CREEK 2	6,443	86 km
2010	WINDMILL	5,935	67 km
1988	AFFLECK PARK	5,748	31 km
2000	CHOURNOS	5,678	93 km
2012	DUMP	5,676	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
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	70°F (21°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

Echo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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