Weather & Climate in Pleasant View, UT

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

Pleasant View 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 4,500 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	4,500 ft (1,372 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density	1,591/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3249°N, 112.0010°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

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

757 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	64 km	12 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	146 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	87 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	149 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	144 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	124 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	146 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	63 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	64 km	11 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	144 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	45 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	148 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	145 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	147 km	3 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	149 km	6 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	130 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2021	10 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2017	14 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.2	149 km	10 km
Sep 6, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.2	148 km	7 km
Sep 6, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.2	148 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

55 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	67 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	11 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	52 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	18 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	4 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	55 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	28 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	85 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	93 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	87 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	61 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	—	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG POLE (41,579 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	97 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	49 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	80 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	92 km
2013	STATE	31,011	83 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	83 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	65 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	78 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	84 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	89 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	68 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	52 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	83 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	48 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	99 km
2018	GORING	14,538	66 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	68 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	96 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	70 km
2017	SALLY	10,840	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.6 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	0.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.5 in

Pleasant View has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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