Weather & Climate in Midway, UT

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

Midway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 96.9 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 5,656 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density	990/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5202°N, 111.4755°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Wasatch County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 96.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

539 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	57 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	137 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	57 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	56 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	118 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	55 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	49 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	58 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	55 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	120 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	101 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	70 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	57 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	27 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	57 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	57 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	142 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	55 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	101 km	-2 km

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

Tornado History

49 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	94 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	41 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	96 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	54 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	85 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	96 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	51 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	66 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	37 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	16 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	19 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (193 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	74 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	60 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	68 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	88 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	68 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	100 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	88 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	92 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	69 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	95 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	94 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	76 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	94 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	73 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	47 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	98 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	60 km
1995	TURKEY	9,568	91 km
2019	GOOSE POINT	9,186	58 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.8 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.8 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Midway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (1.1").

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