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Weather & Climate in Liberty, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 308 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,170 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,170 ft (1,576 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3425°N, 111.8649°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weber County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
922 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 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 139 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 5 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah | M4.4 | 53 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1994 | 13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 142 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
54 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 | 68 km | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 14, 1968 | EF2 | 21 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1965 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1963 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2021 | EF1 | 54 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2016 | EF1 | 23 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1998 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1996 | EF1 | 10 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1993 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1993 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 1992 | EF1 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1991 | EF1 | 91 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1989 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1989 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1989 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1989 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1987 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1982 | EF1 | 84 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1981 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.5 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 | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,647 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 38,647 | 59 km |
| 1994 | ELEVATOR | 31,854 | 84 km |
| 2013 | STATE | 31,011 | 86 km |
| 2007 | MONARCH | 25,046 | 94 km |
| 2016 | BROAD MOUTH | 21,009 | 69 km |
| 2005 | SALLY | 19,726 | 89 km |
| 1996 | SILVER HILL | 17,137 | 94 km |
| 2007 | KIMBELL | 16,949 | 97 km |
| 2000 | CASTLEROCK | 16,718 | 77 km |
| 1996 | GOLDEN SPIKE | 16,186 | 62 km |
| 2011 | LAKESIDE | 16,165 | 93 km |
| 2016 | WEST ANTELOPE | 15,483 | 55 km |
| 1999 | BRIDGER BA | 15,227 | 88 km |
| 2018 | GORING | 14,538 | 70 km |
| 2018 | NORTH EDEN | 14,398 | 96 km |
| 2020 | TABBY CANYON | 14,330 | 77 km |
| 1994 | DRY CANYON 2 | 10,927 | 60 km |
| 2017 | SALLY | 10,840 | 90 km |
| 2018 | LAKESIDE | 10,609 | 94 km |
| 1984 | RAVEN | 9,848 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.1").