Weather & Climate in South Jordan, UT

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

South Jordan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 311 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 42.6 inches. The area receives 142.7 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 4,665 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Area	22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density	3,118/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5569°N, 111.9786°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 142.7"

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

484 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	23 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	148 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	24 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	23 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	120 km	7 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	117 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	21 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	13 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	21 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	21 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	131 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	132 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	112 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	23 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	140 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	26 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	63 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	23 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	119 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	144 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

48 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	21 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	37 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	34 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	68 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	85 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	83 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	23 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	8 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	19 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	40 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	85 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 (182 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	182 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	91 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	74 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	96 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	100 km
2012	DALLAS CANYON	43,386	82 km
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	57 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	82 km
1994	SIMPSON BT	36,917	84 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	81 km
2017	DAVIS	35,071	67 km
1996	DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)	34,843	69 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	84 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	90 km
2013	PATCH SPRINGS	29,562	58 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	81 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	98 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	84 km
2007	QUINCY	24,776	91 km
2012	FAUST	22,155	67 km
2005	DITTO	22,041	94 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	78°F (26°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

South Jordan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 78°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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