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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 66% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,465 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density3,657/sq mi
Coordinates41.0774°N, 111.9607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWeber County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.4%
Unhealthy Days6

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 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 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Layton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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