Weather & Climate in North Salt Lake, UT

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

North Salt Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.4 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 4,241 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,241 ft (1,293 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density	2,690/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8471°N, 111.9188°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 52.4"

Wettest Month (May) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

408 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	17 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	118 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	149 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	16 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	16 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	92 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	149 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	17 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	21 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	17 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	45 km	12 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	114 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	18 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	109 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	79 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	18 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	14 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	91 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	115 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	15 km	10 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
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	14 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	47 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	5 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	2 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	36 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	51 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	2 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	29 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	41 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	28 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	30 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	61 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	97 km	0.6 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	—	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DALLAS CANYON (43,386 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	90 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	68 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	88 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	91 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	85 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	92 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	93 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	83 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	78 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	78 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	94 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	89 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	92 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	87 km
1994	POSTHOLLOW	18,234	95 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	73 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	60 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	49 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	95 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.5 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in

North Salt Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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