Weather & Climate in Genola, UT

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

Genola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.0 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 4,511 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,511 ft (1,375 m)
Area	13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density	128/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0120°N, 111.8480°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 66.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.42"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

673 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	85 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	85 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	84 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	139 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	57 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	83 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	82 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	82 km	9 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	52 km	12 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	73 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	90 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	115 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	84 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	57 km	14 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	87 km	10 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	129 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	84 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	85 km	10 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	86 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	95 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	85 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	80 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	87 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	94 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	91 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	72 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	46 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	43 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 (129 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	129 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	42 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	74 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	27 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	62 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	83 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	47 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	41 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	79 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	95 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	79 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	71 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	73 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	47 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	81 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	24 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	65 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	37 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	67 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	87 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	16 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
February	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
May	56°F (14°C)	1.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
November	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Genola has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.8").

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