Weather & Climate in Elmo, UT

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

Elmo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,687 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.0°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,687 ft (1,733 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	610/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3877°N, 110.8156°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 21.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.6 / 100
Community Resilience	48.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

595 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	92 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	93 km	1 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	96 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	41 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	54 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	123 km	16 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	138 km	11 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	112 km	14 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	29 km	6 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	136 km	7 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	27 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	41 km	-2 km
Oct 11, 1999	2 km W of Glenwood, Utah	M3.8	125 km	9 km
Dec 22, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	94 km	2 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	149 km	4 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	143 km	-3 km
Jul 29, 2005	2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah	M3.7	129 km	8 km
Jan 8, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	94 km	5 km
Jul 31, 2012	22 km WNW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	71 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	105 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	55 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	71 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1961	EF2	72 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	89 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	18 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2006	EF0	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	24 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	89 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 (152 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	152 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLE CREEK (102,426 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	90 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	81 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	73 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	33 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	73 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	82 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	96 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	100 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	31 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	41 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	78 km
2018	BEAR TRAP	9,215	81 km
2021	BENNION CREEK	8,314	61 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	58 km
2002	BLACK CANYON	6,078	86 km
2022	OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX	5,686	82 km
1990	FLORENCE	5,123	80 km
2007	JUNGLE	4,922	57 km
2001	NEBO CREEK	4,695	85 km
2014	LEVAN	4,356	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in

Elmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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