Weather & Climate in Saratoga Springs, UT

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

Saratoga Springs 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 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 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 4,551 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Area	16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density	1,888/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3446°N, 111.9159°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Utah County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 26.3"

Wettest Month (May) 1.81"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

521 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	47 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	48 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	47 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	144 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	93 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	45 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	45 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	17 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	45 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	109 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	112 km	-3 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	108 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	47 km	7 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	50 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	47 km	9 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	52 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	143 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	47 km	10 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	116 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	112 km	-2 km

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

Tornado History

44 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	43 km	4.3 mi	1
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	57 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	91 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	54 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	39 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	28 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	29 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 2013	EF0	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	78 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	96 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 (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	161 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	52 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	93 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	92 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	75 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	76 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	93 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	69 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	94 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	78 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	94 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	63 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	64 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	69 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	62 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	58 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	98 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	73 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	98 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.4 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in

Saratoga Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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