Weather & Climate in Provo, UT

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

Provo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 114.3 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 4,616 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area	41.9 sq mi (108.5 km²)
Population Density	2,729/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2453°N, 111.6451°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 114.3"

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

603 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	67 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	68 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	66 km	11 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	85 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	65 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	41 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	66 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	65 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	87 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	91 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	88 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	67 km	7 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	67 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	69 km	10 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	141 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	30 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	66 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	87 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	94 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	67 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	87 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	57 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	72 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	69 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	63 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	45 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	42 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	18 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	15 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	45 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	78 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (160 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	160 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	72 km
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	97 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	31 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	93 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	67 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	78 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	58 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	87 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	94 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	97 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	84 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	86 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	46 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	87 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	55 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	96 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	60 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	81 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	36 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.9 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
March	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in	Driest
July	78°F (26°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.8 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Provo has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 26°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.1").

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