Weather & Climate in Morgan, UT

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

Morgan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.1 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 5,059 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	1,399/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0414°N, 111.6802°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Morgan County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 55.1"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	99.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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	47 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	89 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	45 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	45 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	86 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	47 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	72 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	47 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	51 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	106 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	47 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	96 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	87 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	47 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	43 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	86 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	105 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	45 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	112 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	46 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

52 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	38 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	41 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	29 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	31 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	26 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	38 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	70 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	53 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	75 km	0.4 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	—	120 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG POLE (41,579 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	95 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	89 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	99 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	95 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	87 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	73 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	92 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	95 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	47 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	96 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	73 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	82 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	91 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	76 km
2018	LAKESIDE	10,609	95 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	70 km
2007	MM COMPLEX	8,767	91 km
1996	SOLDIER PASS	8,010	92 km
2003	CASCADE II	7,943	67 km
1998	FAUST	6,957	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.7 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
May	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Morgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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