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Weather & Climate in Myton, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.0 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 5,085 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,085 ft (1,550 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1933°N, 110.0625°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Duchesne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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
354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 1995 | 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado | M4.5 | 101 km | -3 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah | M4.2 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M4.2 | 83 km | -3 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah | M4.0 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 50 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah | M3.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah | M3.9 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah | M3.8 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M3.8 | 83 km | -2 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 51 km | -3 km |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 17 km E of Independence, Utah | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 12 km E of Woodland Hills, Utah | M3.6 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 1992 | 14 km NW of Orangeville, Utah | M3.6 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12 km NW of Orangeville, Utah | M3.6 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 13 km NW of Orangeville, Utah | M3.6 | 135 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 11, 1993 | EF3 | 22 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2022 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2006 | EF1 | 91 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1999 | EF1 | 51 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1955 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2015 | EF0 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2010 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2009 | EF0 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2009 | EF0 | 31 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2009 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF0 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2001 | EF0 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1990 | EF0 | 10 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1990 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1988 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1984 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | 64 km |
| 2018 | DOLLAR RIDGE | 69,817 | 70 km |
| 2007 | NEOLA NORTH | 46,909 | 41 km |
| 2012 | WOLF DEN | 19,419 | 94 km |
| 1988 | WHITEROCKS | 18,885 | 40 km |
| 2002 | GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) | 14,245 | 94 km |
| 2021 | BEAR | 12,660 | 88 km |
| 2012 | CHURCH CAMP | 7,016 | 61 km |
| 1989 | UINTA CANYON | 5,834 | 52 km |
| 2005 | NORTH NEOLA | 5,195 | 33 km |
| 2018 | MURDOCK | 5,169 | 86 km |
| 1990 | FLORENCE | 5,123 | 96 km |
| 1985 | WEYMAN | 5,058 | 78 km |
| 2002 | COUNTY LINE | 4,298 | 81 km |
| 2010 | MOONWATER POINT | 4,200 | 90 km |
| 2005 | SHEEP CREEK WFU | 4,128 | 76 km |
| 2004 | BIG CANYON | 3,618 | 83 km |
| 2000 | SWEETWATER | 3,502 | 96 km |
| 1988 | HOME | 3,450 | 96 km |
| 2009 | MELLEN | 3,399 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Myton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.5").