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Weather & Climate in Garden, UT

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

Garden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.9 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 6,504 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,504 ft (1,982 m)
Area26.5 sq mi (68.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates41.8743°N, 111.4170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRich County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 83.9"
Wettest Month (May) 1.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 105 km 8 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 137 km 12 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 117 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 86 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 77 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 32 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 105 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 82 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 85 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 98 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 82 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 75 km 8 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 78 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 135 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 136 km 11 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 93 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 83 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 73 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 135 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 106 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 89 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 93 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 73 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 79 km 1.3 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 46 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 38 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 80 km 5.0 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 45 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 47 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 10 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 89 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 92 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 41 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 73 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 60 km 0.3 mi 0
May 29, 2005 EF0 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 51 km 0.1 mi 0
May 21, 1998 EF0 93 km 0.1 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 — 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 186 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,647 acres, 2001).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 100 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 80 km
2013 STATE 31,011 79 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 73 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 56 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 47 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 78 km
2018 GORING 14,538 78 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 31 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 57 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 98 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 94 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 27 km
1994 HANSEL VALLEY MT. 8,695 92 km
1998 POCATELLO VALLEY 8,483 98 km
1994 JOHNSON CANYON 8,244 72 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 66 km
1991 HANSEL MOUNTAIN 6,389 95 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 82 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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