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Weather & Climate in Fruit Heights, UT

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

Fruit Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.6 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 4,607 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,607 ft (1,404 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density2,613/sq mi
Coordinates41.0289°N, 111.9046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWeber County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 49.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

353 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 34 km 12 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 102 km 10 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 141 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 33 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 34 km 11 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 75 km 7 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 35 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 38 km 9 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 35 km 9 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 65 km 12 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 122 km 16 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 35 km 7 km
Jun 3, 2009 5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M4.0 90 km 9 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 31 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 35 km 9 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 94 km 14 km
May 4, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M3.9 75 km 6 km
Sep 24, 2019 5 km ENE of Howell, Utah M3.9 96 km 7 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NE of Magna, Utah M3.9 33 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1990 11 km NNE of Howell, Utah M3.8 105 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

54 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 33 km 4.3 mi 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 29 km 1.5 mi 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 17 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 19 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 17 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 31 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 22 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 15 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 58 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 48 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 40 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 50 km 0.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1965 EF1 79 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 82 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 — 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DALLAS CANYON (43,386 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 DALLAS CANYON 43,386 98 km
2009 BIG POLE 41,579 79 km
2000 SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE) 39,825 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 76 km
1995 REDLAM 35,405 91 km
1995 PUDDLE VALLEY 31,249 86 km
2013 PATCH SPRINGS 29,562 92 km
2007 MONARCH 25,046 80 km
2017 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 21,388 96 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 99 km
2005 SALLY 19,726 83 km
1996 SILVER HILL 17,137 77 km
2007 KIMBELL 16,949 70 km
2000 CASTLEROCK 16,718 55 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 80 km
2011 LAKESIDE 16,165 77 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 28 km
2018 GORING 14,538 99 km
2020 TABBY CANYON 14,330 54 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Fruit Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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