Weather & Climate in Orem, UT

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

Orem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.3 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 4,770 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,770 ft (1,454 m)
Area	18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density	5,212/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2981°N, 111.6994°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 79.3"

Wettest Month (May) 1.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

559 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	60 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	60 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	59 km	11 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	90 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	58 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	34 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	58 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	57 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	95 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	98 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	91 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	59 km	7 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	61 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	34 km	14 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	148 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	59 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	59 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	95 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	102 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	60 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 87 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	94 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	50 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	65 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	100 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	62 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	56 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	38 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	15 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	19 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	14 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	88 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 (163 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	163 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	74 km
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	99 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	38 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	96 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	73 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	79 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	65 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	95 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	88 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	94 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	80 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	82 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	53 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	81 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	58 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	99 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	65 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	77 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	42 km
1998	TEKOI	19,933	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.3 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.2 in

Orem has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 27°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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