Weather & Climate in Oakley, UT

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

Oakley 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 7,154 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	7,154 ft (2,181 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density	256/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7405°N, 111.2741°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Wasatch County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 96.9"

Wettest Month (May) 1.54"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.18"

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

464 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	68 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	109 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	67 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	66 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	134 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	147 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	66 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	72 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	70 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	66 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	116 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	145 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	60 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	68 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	142 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	68 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	47 km	14 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	66 km	10 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	134 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	66 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	99 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	50 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
May 10, 1950	EF2	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	57 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	78 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	85 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	55 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	77 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	84 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	71 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	59 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	87 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	78 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	91 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	97 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	81 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	48 km
2020	KNOLLS	12,948	76 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	82 km
2019	GOOSE POINT	9,186	88 km
2001	BEEF HOLLOW	9,062	68 km
2007	MM COMPLEX	8,767	77 km
1999	WEST MOUNTAIN II	8,476	87 km
1996	SOLDIER PASS	8,010	78 km
2003	CASCADE II	7,943	39 km
2001	MOLLIE	7,850	97 km
1998	FAUST	6,957	97 km
2003	CHERRY CREEK 2	6,443	61 km
2010	WINDMILL	5,935	77 km
1989	UINTA CANYON	5,834	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.4 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.4 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in
May	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
June	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Oakley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (1.2").

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