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Weather & Climate in Providence, UT

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

Providence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.5 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 4,694 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,694 ft (1,431 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density2,090/sq mi
Coordinates41.7036°N, 111.8133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCache County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 61.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.5 / 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

1,321 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 136 km 8 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 108 km 12 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 140 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 109 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 101 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 60 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 136 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 99 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 106 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 108 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 129 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 104 km 5 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 139 km 9 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 101 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 107 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 108 km 11 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 106 km 6 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 125 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 136 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 99 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 55 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 95 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 62 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 47 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 73 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 33 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 31 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 80 km 0.5 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 63 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 44 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 24 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 60 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 43 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 72 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 38 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 33 km 0.3 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 — 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 175 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 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 62 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 56 km
2013 STATE 31,011 57 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 44 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 64 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 67 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 93 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 75 km
2018 GORING 14,538 48 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 68 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 87 km
1992 MEADOW DIVIDE 12,968 100 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 75 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 80 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 45 km
1994 HANSEL VALLEY MT. 8,695 61 km
1998 POCATELLO VALLEY 8,483 77 km
1994 JOHNSON CANYON 8,244 42 km
2017 STREAM 8,107 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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