Weather & Climate in Hooper, UT

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

Hooper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,589 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,589 ft (1,399 m)
Area	88.0 sq mi (228.0 km²)
Population Density	195/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1626°N, 112.3420°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.81"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

342 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	51 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	121 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	102 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	50 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	52 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	47 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	82 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	51 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	72 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	51 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	128 km	14 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	49 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	47 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	73 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	51 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	81 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	51 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

53 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	62 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	24 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	50 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	48 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	28 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	35 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	51 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	65 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	100 km	0.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	95 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	—	77 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	78 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	68 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	74 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	43 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	69 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	92 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	58 km
2013	STATE	31,011	96 km
2006	HOGUPS	30,094	89 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	87 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	49 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	95 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	75 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	79 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	93 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	46 km
2005	PARK VALLEY	18,700	99 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	50 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	59 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	38 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
April	49°F (10°C)	1.5 in
May	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.4 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.2 in

Hooper has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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