Weather & Climate in Layton, UT

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

Layton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.1 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 4,465 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Area	22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density	3,657/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0774°N, 111.9607°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weber County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 83.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.28"

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

361 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	38 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	101 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	135 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	36 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	37 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	68 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	39 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	41 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	39 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	69 km	12 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	128 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	38 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	84 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	34 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	38 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	101 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	67 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	90 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	37 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	98 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

53 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	39 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	22 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	23 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	25 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	10 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	25 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	28 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	60 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	44 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	56 km	0.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	85 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	82 km	0.6 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	—	101 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DALLAS CANYON (43,386 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	97 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	79 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	94 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	69 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	89 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	83 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	93 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	76 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	95 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	92 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	78 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	73 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	70 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	53 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	72 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	73 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	27 km
2018	GORING	14,538	93 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	52 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in

Layton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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