Weather & Climate in Riverside, UT

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

Riverside 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 4,368 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,368 ft (1,331 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	185/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8106°N, 112.1403°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 18 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 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

1,290 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	143 km	8 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M5.7	118 km	12 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	138 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	103 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	88 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	142 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	136 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	104 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	107 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	100 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	107 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	114 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	102 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	117 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	118 km	11 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	132 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	107 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	101 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	141 km	5 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	63 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	73 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	59 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	94 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	25 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	31 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	76 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	38 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	97 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	39 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	13 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	89 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF0	99 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 2013	EF0	82 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 2009	EF0	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2007	EF0	8 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	—	46 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (148 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	148 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	190 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK PINE 2 (69,897 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	BLACK PINE 2	69,897	98 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	63 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	45 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	28 km
2013	STATE	31,011	30 km
2006	HOGUPS	30,094	91 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	15 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	99 km
2005	PARK VALLEY	18,700	89 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	45 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	63 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	99 km
2006	SCORPIO	14,887	99 km
2000	HOGUP	14,688	94 km
2018	GORING	14,538	19 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	91 km
2007	COW CANYON	13,447	71 km
2017	WILDCAT	13,100	75 km
1992	MEADOW DIVIDE	12,968	71 km
2000	TAYLOR	12,633	46 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

Riverside 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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