Weather & Climate in Rush Valley, UT

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

Rush Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.4 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 5,046 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Area	18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3613°N, 112.4506°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 36.4"

Wettest Month (May) 1.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

380 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	54 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	55 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	55 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	135 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	107 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	53 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	36 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	50 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	134 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	53 km	7 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	57 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	53 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	97 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	135 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	55 km	10 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	150 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	54 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2019	3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah	M3.7	44 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.7	55 km	8 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: 1 fatality, 87 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	64 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	71 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	97 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	69 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	30 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	48 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	75 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	81 km	5.0 mi	0
May 30, 2005	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (155 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	155 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	70 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	89 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	93 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	73 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	52 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	32 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	54 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	40 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	56 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	22 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	23 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	66 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	17 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	71 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	100 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	98 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	72 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	53 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	23 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.2 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.2 in

Rush Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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