Weather & Climate in Richmond, UT

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

Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.3 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 4,651 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,651 ft (1,418 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density	854/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9231°N, 111.8078°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Cache County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 62.3"

Wettest Month (May) 2.01"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.5 / 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

1,324 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	116 km	8 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M5.7	132 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	86 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	116 km	1 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	78 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	64 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	115 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	81 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	83 km	10 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	84 km	8 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	109 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	76 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	144 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	78 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	131 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	132 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	104 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	83 km	6 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	114 km	5 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	134 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	86 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	71 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	94 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	13 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	7 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	56 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	48 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	93 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	20 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	17 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	72 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF0	80 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 2016	EF0	88 km	1.7 mi	0
Jul 7, 2013	EF0	53 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 2009	EF0	61 km	1.0 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	—	75 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	157 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	183 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	83 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	74 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	47 km
2013	STATE	31,011	46 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	41 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	74 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	43 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	79 km
2018	GORING	14,538	46 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	62 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	90 km
2007	COW CANYON	13,447	92 km
1992	MEADOW DIVIDE	12,968	89 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	66 km
1988	METCALF	11,946	64 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	53 km
2007	MITCHELL	10,466	89 km
2006	BURNT	9,103	100 km
1994	HANSEL VALLEY MT.	8,695	60 km
1998	POCATELLO VALLEY	8,483	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.5 in
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.4 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
June	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	1.5 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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