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Weather & Climate in Snowville, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Snowville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°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 13.8 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 4,515 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,515 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9728°N, 112.7164°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
956 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 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Nov 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada | M4.7 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 5 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah | M4.4 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 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: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 17, 1990 | EF2 | 90 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1968 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1996 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF1 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1989 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1987 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1986 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 36 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1983 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1982 | EF1 | 71 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1981 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1981 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2023 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 0 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2012 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2012 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2009 | EF0 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2007 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 109 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 171 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 173 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK PINE 2 (69,897 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BLACK PINE 2 | 69,897 | 48 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 54,378 | 81 km |
| 2006 | STONE 2 | 50,677 | 19 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 38,647 | 52 km |
| 1994 | ELEVATOR | 31,854 | 29 km |
| 2013 | STATE | 31,011 | 32 km |
| 2006 | HOGUPS | 30,094 | 55 km |
| 2016 | BROAD MOUTH | 21,009 | 36 km |
| 2005 | SALLY | 19,726 | 96 km |
| 2005 | PARK VALLEY | 18,700 | 48 km |
| 2000 | CITY OF ROCKS | 17,709 | 81 km |
| 2000 | FISHER SPRINGS | 17,428 | 86 km |
| 2000 | EAST FALL CREEK | 17,131 | 68 km |
| 1996 | GOLDEN SPIKE | 16,186 | 49 km |
| 2007 | CLEVELAND | 16,172 | 87 km |
| 2006 | SCORPIO | 14,887 | 72 km |
| 2000 | HOGUP | 14,688 | 66 km |
| 2018 | GORING | 14,538 | 33 km |
| 2007 | COW CANYON | 13,447 | 22 km |
| 2018 | CONNER | 13,357 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Snowville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.9").