Weather & Climate in Perry, UT

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

Perry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,309 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,309 ft (1,313 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	713/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4645°N, 112.0405°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

1,015 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	79 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	140 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	133 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	83 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	136 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	139 km	8 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	130 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	137 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	119 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	133 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	78 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	79 km	11 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	138 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	130 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	34 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	135 km	6 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	131 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	135 km	10 km
Apr 8, 1994	13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M4.3	146 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	133 km	3 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	83 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	24 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	68 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	34 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	54 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	19 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	71 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	100 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	99 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	60 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	72 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	45 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	-	66 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	96 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	41 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	65 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	99 km
2013	STATE	31,011	68 km
2006	HOGUPS	30,094	99 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	90 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	50 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	81 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	92 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	79 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	44 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	96 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	90 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	62 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	97 km
2006	SCORPIO	14,887	99 km
2000	HOGUP	14,688	96 km
2018	GORING	14,538	51 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.6 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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