Weather & Climate in Hyrum, UT

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

Hyrum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.6 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 4,770 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,770 ft (1,454 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	1,609/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6328°N, 111.8455°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cache County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 51.6"

Wettest Month (May) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994	4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M5.8	145 km	8 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M5.7	100 km	12 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	148 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	118 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	109 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	63 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	144 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	113 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	107 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	114 km	10 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	137 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	116 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	135 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	110 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	99 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	100 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	133 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	115 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	107 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	144 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	47 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	87 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	54 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	38 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	40 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	52 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	29 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	60 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	48 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 2013	EF0	80 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 2009	EF0	30 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	—	73 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (179 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STONE 2 (50,677 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	STONE 2	50,677	95 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	58 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	59 km
2013	STATE	31,011	60 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	46 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	59 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	75 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	85 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	77 km
2018	GORING	14,538	49 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	74 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	90 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	78 km
1988	METCALF	11,946	85 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	47 km
1984	RAVEN	9,848	99 km
1994	HANSEL VALLEY MT.	8,695	61 km
1998	POCATELLO VALLEY	8,483	80 km
1994	JOHNSON CANYON	8,244	43 km
2017	STREAM	8,107	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.6 in

Hyrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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