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Weather & Climate in Sundance, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sundance has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,611 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,611 ft (2,015 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3927°N, 111.5909°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Utah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
522 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 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 5 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.6 | 56 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah | M4.4 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah | M4.2 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 4 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 4 km NE of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah | M4.2 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Mar 16, 1992 | 6 km S of Herriman, Utah | M4.2 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M4.2 | 95 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah | M4.2 | 107 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah | M4.0 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M4.0 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M3.9 | 57 km | 9 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah | M3.9 | 26 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah | M3.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah | M3.9 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 2020 | 6 km NE of Magna, Utah | M3.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M3.8 | 95 km | -2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
46 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 93 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 19, 2022 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1999 | EF2 | 44 km | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Feb 9, 1965 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1963 | EF2 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2021 | EF1 | 59 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2016 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1998 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1993 | EF1 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1993 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 1992 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1991 | EF1 | 60 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1989 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1989 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1989 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1970 | EF1 | 1 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1968 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1966 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1965 | EF1 | 3 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2013 | EF0 | 15 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 176 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 | 88 km |
| 2020 | EAST FORK | 106,432 | 87 km |
| 2018 | POLE CREEK | 102,426 | 46 km |
| 2018 | DOLLAR RIDGE | 69,817 | 68 km |
| 1999 | RAILROAD | 64,598 | 93 km |
| 2012 | WOOD HOLLOW | 46,763 | 74 km |
| 2012 | SEELEY | 44,626 | 100 km |
| 2009 | BIG POLE | 41,579 | 93 km |
| 2017 | DAVIS | 35,071 | 91 km |
| 1996 | DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL) | 34,843 | 92 km |
| 2018 | COAL HOLLOW | 30,239 | 57 km |
| 2013 | PATCH SPRINGS | 29,562 | 89 km |
| 2000 | OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) | 28,774 | 71 km |
| 2007 | SALT CREEK | 26,924 | 76 km |
| 2012 | FAUST | 22,155 | 89 km |
| 2018 | BALD MOUNTAIN | 21,016 | 53 km |
| 1996 | LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) | 18,360 | 92 km |
| 2007 | KIMBELL | 16,949 | 89 km |
| 2000 | CASTLEROCK | 16,718 | 92 km |
| 2016 | WEST ANTELOPE | 15,483 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Sundance has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (1.1").