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Weather & Climate in Orangeville, UT

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

Orangeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.6 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 5,806 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,806 ft (1,770 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density896/sq mi
Coordinates39.2308°N, 111.0592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanpete County County
Nearest AirportCarbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.18"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

671 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 65 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 77 km 1 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 69 km 7 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 61 km -3 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 40 km 9 km
Feb 20, 2019 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 136 km 8 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 144 km 16 km
Feb 23, 2001 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 140 km 2 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 123 km 14 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 20 km 6 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 135 km 13 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 32 km 5 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 61 km -2 km
Oct 11, 1999 2 km W of Glenwood, Utah M3.8 98 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 67 km 2 km
Jan 8, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 67 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2005 2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah M3.7 102 km 8 km
Jul 31, 2012 22 km WNW of Emery, Utah M3.7 44 km 7 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 120 km 10 km
May 2, 2010 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.6 134 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 77 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF2 49 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 38 km 0.1 mi 0
May 4, 1961 EF2 82 km 9.4 mi 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 66 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 28, 1964 EF1 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1957 EF1 77 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 26, 2010 EF0 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2006 EF0 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF0 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF0 55 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 46 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1984 EF0 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF0 90 km 0.2 mi 0
May 9, 1966 EF0 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLE CREEK (102,426 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 93 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 99 km
2012 WOOD HOLLOW 46,763 69 km
2012 SEELEY 44,626 38 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 80 km
2007 SALT CREEK 26,924 75 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 94 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) 18,360 87 km
2018 TRAIL MOUNTAIN 18,342 22 km
2021 BEAR 12,660 59 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 88 km
1994 BLACK WILLOW 10,586 98 km
1995 TURKEY 9,568 95 km
2021 BENNION CREEK 8,314 69 km
2001 MOLLIE 7,850 99 km
1986 WIDE CANYON 7,697 96 km
2012 CHURCH CAMP 7,016 82 km
2009 SAWMILL CANYON 6,253 91 km
2022 OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX 5,686 55 km
2020 WILLIAM 5,611 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Orangeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and April the driest (0.6").

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