Weather & Climate in Hobble Creek, UT

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

Hobble Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.0 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 5,313 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,313 ft (1,619 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1917°N, 111.4967°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 75.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

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

597 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	79 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	80 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	78 km	11 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	83 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	77 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	55 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	78 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	77 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	84 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	74 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	79 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	79 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	79 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	81 km	10 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	130 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	22 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	78 km	10 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	83 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	74 km	-2 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	79 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	100 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	73 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	68 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	83 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	77 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	21 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	31 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	69 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	161 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	77 km
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	88 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	24 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	96 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	53 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	83 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	52 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	76 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	97 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	99 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	34 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	58 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	97 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	56 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	94 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	34 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	75 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	91 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	90 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.9 in
March	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in	Driest
July	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Hobble Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.0").

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