Weather & Climate in Salina, UT

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

Salina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,232 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.8°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,232 ft (1,595 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density	429/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9388°N, 111.8652°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sevier County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.02"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.8 / 100
Community Resilience	56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

839 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	125 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	88 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	97 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	32 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	63 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	126 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	36 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	126 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	67 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	121 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	132 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	80 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	59 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	105 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	64 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	120 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	89 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	112 km	12 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	121 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	122 km	13 km

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

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	42 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	33 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	32 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	1 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	86 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	67 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	55 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILFORD FLAT (348,772 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	MILFORD FLAT	348,772	81 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	96 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	64 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	74 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	94 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	92 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	69 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	95 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	74 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	68 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	67 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	100 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	67 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	87 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	75 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	79 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	71 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	44 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	86 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in

Salina has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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