Weather & Climate in Uintah, UT

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

Uintah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. 60% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,503 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,503 ft (1,373 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	1,160/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1414°N, 111.9324°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weber County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	59.6%
Unhealthy Days	7

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

379 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	45 km	12 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	95 km	10 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	134 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	44 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	45 km	11 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	63 km	7 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	148 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	46 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	47 km	9 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	77 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	49 km	9 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	130 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	46 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	78 km	9 km
Jul 14, 2006	14 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.0	147 km	6 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	46 km	9 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	42 km	10 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	106 km	14 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	63 km	6 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	84 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

54 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	46 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	17 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	29 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	32 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	7 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	18 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	35 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	13 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	68 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	63 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	94 km	0.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 2, 1970	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1968	EF1	42 km	0.1 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	—	97 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG POLE (41,579 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	BIG POLE	41,579	85 km
2000	SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE)	39,825	99 km
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	65 km
1995	REDLAM	35,405	95 km
1995	PUDDLE VALLEY	31,249	88 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	80 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	86 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	80 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	78 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	76 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	59 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	69 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	78 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	34 km
2018	GORING	14,538	87 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	58 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	79 km
2017	SALLY	10,840	80 km
2018	LAKESIDE	10,609	78 km
1984	RAVEN	9,848	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Uintah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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