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Weather & Climate in Laketown, UT

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

Laketown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.9 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 5,954 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,954 ft (1,815 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates41.8293°N, 111.3327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRich County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 83.9"
Wettest Month (May) 1.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 108 km 8 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 135 km 12 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 122 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 92 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 82 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 24 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 108 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 87 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 91 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 101 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 88 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 80 km 8 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 83 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 134 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 134 km 11 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 96 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 89 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 78 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 140 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 109 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 90 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 93 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 79 km 1.3 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 54 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 46 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 89 km 5.0 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 73 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 54 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 40 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 2 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 96 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 98 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 45 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 67 km 0.3 mi 0
May 29, 2005 EF0 99 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 1998 EF0 100 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 — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ELEVATOR (31,854 acres, 1994).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 88 km
2013 STATE 31,011 87 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 80 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 64 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 38 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 75 km
2018 GORING 14,538 85 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 27 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 49 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 20 km
1994 HANSEL VALLEY MT. 8,695 99 km
1994 JOHNSON CANYON 8,244 79 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 62 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 74 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 71 km
2008 PINTAIL FLAT 5,178 100 km
2012 HELLS HOLLOW 4,758 16 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 45 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 7 km
2018 ROUGH CANYON 3,986 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Laketown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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