Weather & Climate in Hoytsville, UT

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

Hoytsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.1 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 5,705 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,705 ft (1,739 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density	175/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8758°N, 111.3847°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 70.1"

Wettest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

433 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	60 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	96 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	59 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	58 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	117 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	59 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	59 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	63 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	73 km	12 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	133 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	75 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	60 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	124 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	57 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	63 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	60 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	116 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	134 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	58 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	141 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

50 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	44 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	72 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	42 km	2.0 mi	0
May 10, 1950	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	46 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	61 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	68 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	80 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	55 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	58 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	73 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	95 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	94 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	70 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	98 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	94 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	55 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	83 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	97 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	87 km
2019	GOOSE POINT	9,186	97 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	69 km
2007	MM COMPLEX	8,767	83 km
1999	WEST MOUNTAIN II	8,476	96 km
1996	SOLDIER PASS	8,010	84 km
2003	CASCADE II	7,943	49 km
1998	FAUST	6,957	100 km
1996	TABBY MOUNTAIN	6,626	94 km
2003	CHERRY CREEK 2	6,443	74 km
2010	WINDMILL	5,935	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
May	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
June	58°F (15°C)	1.2 in
July	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Hoytsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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