Weather & Climate in Elberta, UT

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

Elberta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.1 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 4,699 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,699 ft (1,432 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	274/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9558°N, 111.9569°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 55.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

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

718 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	89 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	90 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	89 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	135 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	51 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	87 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	87 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	86 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	56 km	12 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	140 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	73 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	98 km	-3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	149 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	143 km	8 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	126 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	89 km	7 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	147 km	2 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	89 km	9 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	131 km	6 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	92 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	81 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	86 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	81 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	74 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	72 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	57 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	73 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	63 km	0.5 mi	0
May 30, 2005	EF0	49 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	22 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 (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	119 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	31 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	64 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	37 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	52 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	94 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	36 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	44 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	83 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	93 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	71 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	65 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	66 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	55 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	78 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	14 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	55 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	36 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	60 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	79 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	23 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
November	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in

Elberta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.8").

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