Weather & Climate in Thatcher, UT

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

Thatcher has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°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 13.4 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 5,014 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	45.4°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,014 ft (1,528 m)
Area	11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6815°N, 112.3200°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"

65% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

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

1,042 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	105 km	12 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	129 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	123 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	102 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	125 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	127 km	8 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	121 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	127 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	97 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	123 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	105 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	106 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	122 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	14 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	125 km	6 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	122 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	125 km	10 km
Apr 8, 1994	13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M4.3	142 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	3 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: 14 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	52 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	63 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	52 km	1.3 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	45 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	49 km	5.0 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	60 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1965	EF1	99 km	0.6 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 2009	EF0	39 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2007	EF0	27 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	75 km	5.0 mi	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	41 km	0.5 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	—	34 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (152 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	152 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	94 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	63 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	24 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	35 km
2013	STATE	31,011	39 km
2006	HOGUPS	30,094	74 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	94 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	21 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	79 km
2005	PARK VALLEY	18,700	75 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	99 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	95 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	24 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	83 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	97 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	85 km
2006	SCORPIO	14,887	80 km
2000	HOGUP	14,688	76 km
2018	GORING	14,538	20 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.3 in

Thatcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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