Weather & Climate in Santaquin, UT

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

Santaquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.1 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 5,000 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Area	10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density	1,459/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9699°N, 111.7944°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 55.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

685 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	90 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	91 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	90 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	133 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	52 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	88 km	10 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	139 km	7 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	88 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	88 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	58 km	12 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	84 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	66 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	150 km	8 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	113 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	90 km	7 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	57 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	90 km	9 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	123 km	6 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	93 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	90 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: 1 fatality, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	90 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	79 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1999	EF2	85 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	82 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	99 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	78 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	71 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	48 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	60 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	55 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (127 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	127 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	42 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	72 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	23 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	61 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	80 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	48 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	35 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	73 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	85 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	77 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	78 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	42 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	87 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	23 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	63 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	31 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	72 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	92 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	10 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
April	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in	Driest
July	76°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Santaquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (1.0").

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