Weather & Climate in Ogden, UT

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

Ogden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.0 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 4,337 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,337 ft (1,322 m)
Area	27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²)
Population Density	3,159/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2284°N, 111.9681°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weber County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 74.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.32"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

391 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	54 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	91 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	129 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	53 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	54 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	54 km	7 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	139 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	55 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	56 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	86 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	58 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	138 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	54 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2017	3 km WNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.0	148 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	67 km	9 km
Jul 14, 2006	14 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.0	138 km	6 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	51 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	54 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	116 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	54 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

54 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	56 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	10 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	39 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	41 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	8 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	8 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	19 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	76 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	97 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	98 km	1.0 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	—	88 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	90 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	57 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	97 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	91 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	89 km
2013	STATE	31,011	94 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	81 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	76 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	78 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	80 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	82 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	62 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	61 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	79 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	40 km
2018	GORING	14,538	77 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	62 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	74 km
2017	SALLY	10,840	78 km
2018	LAKESIDE	10,609	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.8 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	62°F (16°C)	1.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.9 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.7 in

Ogden has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 26°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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