Weather & Climate in Ophir, UT

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

Ophir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,522 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,522 ft (1,988 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3701°N, 112.2560°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 33.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.22"

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

455 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	45 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	46 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	46 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	135 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	101 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	44 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	44 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	41 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	20 km	12 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	125 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	138 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	136 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	45 km	7 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	49 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	81 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	44 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	135 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	46 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	138 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	138 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 88 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	52 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	61 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	91 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	23 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	40 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	58 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	75 km	5.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	157 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	68 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	75 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	92 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	72 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	94 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	66 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	43 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	67 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	53 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	68 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	36 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	38 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	76 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	94 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	33 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	64 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	98 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	89 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	80 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
March	32°F (0°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
April	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in	Driest
July	71°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Ophir has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (1.2").

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