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Weather & Climate in Peter, UT

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

Peter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.5 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 4,636 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates41.7774°N, 112.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDavis County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 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

1,309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 138 km 8 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 114 km 12 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 107 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 137 km 1 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 100 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 76 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 137 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 105 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 104 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 131 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 102 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 97 km 8 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 125 km 9 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 100 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 113 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 114 km 11 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 127 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 104 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 98 km 10 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 137 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 59 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 68 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 76 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 53 km 1.3 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 78 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 23 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 26 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 47 km 5.0 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 75 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 38 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 10 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 77 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 76 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 42 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 16 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 2, 2005 EF0 83 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 2005 EF0 49 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 — 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 158 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 195 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 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 52 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 39 km
2013 STATE 31,011 40 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 27 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 52 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 62 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 97 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 91 km
2018 GORING 14,538 31 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 80 km
2007 COW CANYON 13,447 83 km
2017 WILDCAT 13,100 87 km
1992 MEADOW DIVIDE 12,968 82 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 58 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 64 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 62 km
2007 MITCHELL 10,466 88 km
1984 RAVEN 9,848 98 km
2019 SHELTER PASS 9,675 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Peter has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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