Weather & Climate in Huntsville, UT

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

Huntsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 82.4 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 4,935 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,935 ft (1,504 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	514/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2598°N, 111.7713°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weber County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 82.4"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

620 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	62 km	12 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	148 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	76 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	146 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	144 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	148 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	61 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	62 km	11 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	145 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	65 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	149 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	147 km	2 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	132 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2021	10 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.2	148 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	63 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	92 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	63 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	66 km	9 km
Sep 11, 2017	11 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.1	147 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.1	146 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

52 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	60 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	26 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	47 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	23 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	17 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	86 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	94 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	97 km	1.0 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	—	98 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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	69 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	96 km
2013	STATE	31,011	98 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	97 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	81 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	95 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	96 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	95 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	77 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	73 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	95 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	53 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	85 km
2018	GORING	14,538	82 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	98 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	77 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	97 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	98 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	60 km
2017	SALLY	10,840	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
May	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.7 in

Huntsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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