Weather & Climate in Emigration Canyon metro township, UT

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

Emigration Canyon metro township experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,078 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,078 ft (1,853 m)
Area	18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7886°N, 111.7414°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"

34% below US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.24"

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

441 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	29 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	116 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	28 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	27 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	105 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	143 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	28 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	32 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	45 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	27 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	138 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	98 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	29 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	120 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	29 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	26 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	64 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	104 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	126 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	26 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

49 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	13 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	59 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	16 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	18 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	47 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	60 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	16 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	49 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	25 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	49 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	93 km	0.6 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	—	138 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	98 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	92 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	80 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	99 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	99 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	100 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	98 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	87 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	94 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	99 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	96 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	88 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	72 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	65 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	89 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	42 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	65 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	85 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	62 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.9 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
April	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in
September	58°F (15°C)	1.6 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest

Emigration Canyon metro township has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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