Weather & Climate in Lindon, UT

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

Lindon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.4 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 4,695 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.4°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density	1,389/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3420°N, 111.7173°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

524 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	55 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	55 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	54 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	150 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	94 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	52 km	9 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	54 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	103 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	99 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	92 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	55 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	35 km	14 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	56 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	55 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	149 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	54 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	99 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	107 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 93 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	45 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	60 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	95 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	57 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	52 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	33 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	30 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	13 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	13 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	54 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	7 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (167 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	77 km
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	99 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	43 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	99 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	76 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	83 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	70 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	100 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	85 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	94 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	79 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	81 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	58 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	79 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	61 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	70 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	77 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	46 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	97 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in	Driest
July	79°F (26°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.2 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Lindon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.0").

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