Weather & Climate in Ferron, UT

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

Ferron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 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 5,942 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,942 ft (1,811 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	577/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0916°N, 111.1336°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 24.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

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

694 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	141 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	50 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	79 km	1 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	53 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	78 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	47 km	9 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	146 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	124 km	8 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	129 km	2 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	23 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	137 km	14 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	119 km	13 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	47 km	5 km
Oct 11, 1999	2 km W of Glenwood, Utah	M3.8	85 km	9 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	78 km	-2 km
Dec 22, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	51 km	2 km
Jan 8, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	51 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2005	2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah	M3.7	89 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2012	22 km WNW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	32 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	136 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	94 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	47 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	22 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1961	EF2	84 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	62 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	66 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2006	EF0	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	59 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	44 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: WOOD HOLLOW (46,763 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	79 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	53 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	94 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	83 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	90 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	36 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	75 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	99 km
1994	BLACK WILLOW	10,586	96 km
2021	BENNION CREEK	8,314	84 km
1986	WIDE CANYON	7,697	96 km
2000	SWAINS	7,450	92 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	98 km
2009	SAWMILL CANYON	6,253	85 km
2022	OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX	5,686	40 km
2016	LOWER EBBS	5,338	88 km
2007	JUNGLE	4,922	23 km
2001	NEBO CREEK	4,695	95 km
2018	WILLOW PATCH	4,592	79 km
1996	EIGHT MILE	4,548	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.5 in

Ferron has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and April the driest (0.4").

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