Weather & Climate in Lake Point, UT

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

Lake Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,238 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,238 ft (1,292 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density	643/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6834°N, 112.2656°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 23.0"

Wettest Month (May) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

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

414 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	18 km	12 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	137 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	19 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	19 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	100 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	135 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	18 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	31 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	14 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	18 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	138 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	17 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	125 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	21 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	17 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	91 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	100 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	126 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	20 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	135 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

49 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	34 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	65 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	39 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	34 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	58 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	73 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	33 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	8 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	47 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	12 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	14 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	68 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	53 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	—	129 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLE CREEK (102,426 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	100 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	58 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	34 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	57 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	96 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	78 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	55 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	60 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	61 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	57 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	44 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	98 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	56 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	70 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	62 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	86 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	57 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	97 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	58 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (24°C)	0.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in

Lake Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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