Weather & Climate in Francis, UT

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

Francis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.9 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 6,553 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,553 ft (1,997 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	466/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6125°N, 111.2822°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Wasatch County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 96.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

531 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	69 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	123 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	68 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	67 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	144 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	133 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	67 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	71 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	67 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	67 km	12 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	103 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	131 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	55 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	69 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	69 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	33 km	14 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	68 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	143 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	67 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	102 km	-2 km

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

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	92 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	93 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	51 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	59 km	2.0 mi	0
May 10, 1950	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	61 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	87 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	96 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	82 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0

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

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	57 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	73 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	66 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	76 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	84 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	85 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	54 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	66 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	68 km
2019	GOOSE POINT	9,186	76 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	62 km
2007	MM COMPLEX	8,767	67 km
1999	WEST MOUNTAIN II	8,476	75 km
2021	BENNION CREEK	8,314	86 km
1996	SOLDIER PASS	8,010	68 km
2003	CASCADE II	7,943	28 km
2001	MOLLIE	7,850	84 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	95 km
1998	FAUST	6,957	90 km
2003	CHERRY CREEK 2	6,443	47 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
April	38°F (4°C)	1.3 in
May	47°F (9°C)	1.5 in
June	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
October	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	1.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Francis has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (1.1").

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