Weather & Climate in Paradise, UT

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

Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.6 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 4,948 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,948 ft (1,508 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	556/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5682°N, 111.8333°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cache County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 51.6"

Wettest Month (May) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,234 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	93 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	124 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	116 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	64 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	150 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	121 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	114 km	8 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	143 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	119 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	123 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	136 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	116 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	92 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	93 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	139 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	121 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	113 km	10 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	150 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	141 km	5 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	49 km	7 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: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	93 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	41 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	79 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	47 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	49 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	32 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	47 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	99 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	46 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	59 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	36 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	57 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	51 km	0.5 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	—	76 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (185 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	185 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STONE 2 (50,677 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	STONE 2	50,677	100 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	58 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	65 km
2013	STATE	31,011	66 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	51 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	98 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	60 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	82 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	79 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	77 km
2018	GORING	14,538	54 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	77 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	98 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	90 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	83 km
1988	METCALF	11,946	91 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	47 km
1984	RAVEN	9,848	96 km
1994	HANSEL VALLEY MT.	8,695	65 km
1998	POCATELLO VALLEY	8,483	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.6 in

Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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