Weather & Climate in Sandy, UT

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

Sandy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.7 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 4,787 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,787 ft (1,459 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density	3,904/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5717°N, 111.8499°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 81.7"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

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

506 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	28 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	142 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	28 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	27 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	122 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	119 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	26 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	27 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	21 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	25 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	125 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	131 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	102 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	28 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	141 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	28 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	29 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	54 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	122 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	146 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	18 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	34 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	33 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	67 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	82 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	34 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	5 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	3 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	33 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	77 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	187 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	95 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	71 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	97 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	98 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	93 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	68 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	93 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	94 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	91 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	77 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	79 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	94 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	85 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	69 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	83 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	97 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	93 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	77 km
2017	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	21,388	93 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.4 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
May	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.9 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in

Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 27°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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