Weather & Climate in Fayette, UT

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

Fayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 13.6 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 5,061 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,061 ft (1,543 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	970/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2246°N, 111.8542°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.34"

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

804 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	117 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	124 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	55 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	31 km	1 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	138 km	12 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	60 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	105 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	43 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	148 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	93 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	78 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	135 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	82 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	149 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	86 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	130 km	14 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	150 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	135 km	12 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	149 km	13 km
Apr 10, 1998	3 km ENE of Milford, Utah	M3.9	133 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	20 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	2 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	31 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	54 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	11 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	98 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	20 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	2 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (63 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	63 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILFORD FLAT (348,772 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	MILFORD FLAT	348,772	97 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	67 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	42 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	89 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	48 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	65 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	62 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	88 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	74 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	100 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	80 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	91 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	86 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	68 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	41 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	56 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	79 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	44 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	62 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Driest
July	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.0 in

Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.8").

View full profile of Fayette, UT →