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Weather & Climate in Timber Lakes, UT

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

Timber Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.0 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 7,745 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,745 ft (2,361 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates40.4750°N, 111.2558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWasatch County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 75.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

520 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 76 km 12 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 138 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 76 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 74 km 11 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 121 km 1 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 74 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 74 km 9 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 67 km 12 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 77 km 9 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 116 km 9 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 88 km -3 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 51 km 16 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 76 km 7 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 76 km 9 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 18 km 14 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 75 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NE of Magna, Utah M3.9 74 km 10 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 87 km -2 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 108 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.7 76 km 10 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: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 93 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993 EF3 84 km 17.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 79 km 2.1 mi 0
Aug 11, 1999 EF2 59 km 4.3 mi 1
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 71 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 99 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 69 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 85 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 76 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 54 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 29 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 1966 EF1 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1965 EF1 29 km 0.4 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 38 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 (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 57 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 60 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 52 km
2012 WOOD HOLLOW 46,763 87 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 61 km
2000 OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) 28,774 95 km
2007 SALT CREEK 26,924 92 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 72 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 94 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 62 km
2020 KNOLLS 12,948 60 km
2021 BEAR 12,660 86 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 52 km
1995 TURKEY 9,568 96 km
2019 GOOSE POINT 9,186 66 km
2001 BEEF HOLLOW 9,062 61 km
2007 MM COMPLEX 8,767 61 km
1999 WEST MOUNTAIN II 8,476 65 km
2021 BENNION CREEK 8,314 71 km
1996 SOLDIER PASS 8,010 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Wettest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Timber Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (1.2").

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