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Weather & Climate in Mount Pleasant, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Pleasant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 326 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 24.5 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 5,919 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,919 ft (1,804 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5407°N, 111.4559°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sanpete County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
770 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 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 5 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah | M4.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah | M4.2 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 4 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Mar 16, 1992 | 6 km S of Herriman, Utah | M4.2 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 4 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah | M4.2 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M4.2 | 57 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah | M4.2 | 11 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 127 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah | M4.0 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 131 km | 2 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah | M3.9 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah | M3.9 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M3.9 | 144 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 19, 2022 | EF2 | 72 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2002 | EF2 | 34 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1967 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1955 | EF2 | 47 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1970 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1966 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1965 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1964 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1957 | EF1 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2013 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2010 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2005 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2005 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2003 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2002 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2002 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF0 | 10 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1996 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 110 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 | 69 km |
| 2012 | CLAY SPRINGS | 107,391 | 70 km |
| 2018 | POLE CREEK | 102,426 | 50 km |
| 2020 | CANAL | 74,897 | 67 km |
| 2018 | DOLLAR RIDGE | 69,817 | 80 km |
| 1999 | RAILROAD | 64,598 | 71 km |
| 2012 | WOOD HOLLOW | 46,763 | 22 km |
| 2012 | SEELEY | 44,626 | 29 km |
| 2018 | COAL HOLLOW | 30,239 | 45 km |
| 2000 | OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) | 28,774 | 56 km |
| 1996 | LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON) | 28,159 | 62 km |
| 2007 | SALT CREEK | 26,924 | 27 km |
| 2018 | BALD MOUNTAIN | 21,016 | 47 km |
| 1996 | LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) | 18,360 | 42 km |
| 2018 | TRAIL MOUNTAIN | 18,342 | 28 km |
| 2012 | GREASE | 16,155 | 84 km |
| 2005 | WEST GILSON | 15,483 | 71 km |
| 2000 | OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD) | 15,208 | 63 km |
| 2006 | DEVILS DEN | 13,680 | 71 km |
| 2020 | KNOLLS | 12,948 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.9").