Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vineyard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 4,523 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
282 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
4,523 ft (1,379 m)
Area
6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density
2,797/sq mi
Coordinates
40.3051°N, 111.7548°W
Timezone
America/Denver
County
Utah County County
Nearest Airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC) 35 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)1.65"
Driest Month (Jul)0.79"
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
543 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
57 km
9 km
Mar 18, 2020
5 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.6
56 km
11 km
Apr 17, 2003
6 km SSW of Levan, Utah
M4.2
90 km
1 km
Apr 16, 2020
4 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.2
55 km
10 km
Mar 18, 2020
1 km NNW of Magna, Utah
M4.2
55 km
9 km
Mar 16, 1992
6 km S of Herriman, Utah
M4.2
30 km
12 km
Apr 15, 2020
4 km NE of Magna, Utah
M4.2
54 km
9 km
Mar 7, 2000
7 km N of Helper, Utah
M4.2
99 km
-3 km
Jun 29, 2014
6 km SE of Spring City, Utah
M4.2
100 km
9 km
May 25, 2016
15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah
M4.0
96 km
16 km
Mar 18, 2020
4 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M4.0
56 km
7 km
Mar 23, 2020
8 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
58 km
10 km
Mar 18, 2020
4 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
56 km
9 km
May 1, 2025
4 km WNW of Independence, Utah
M3.9
38 km
14 km
Mar 18, 2020
6 km NE of Magna, Utah
M3.9
56 km
10 km
Feb 5, 1998
7 km N of Helper, Utah
M3.8
99 km
-2 km
Feb 6, 1991
7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah
M3.8
105 km
5 km
Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M3.7
57 km
10 km
Feb 15, 2019
3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah
M3.7
24 km
9 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: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 87 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022
EF2
98 km
2.1 mi
0
Aug 11, 1999
EF2
48 km
4.3 mi
1
Feb 9, 1965
EF2
55 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 3, 1963
EF2
65 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 2021
EF1
63 km
2.1 mi
0
Sep 22, 2016
EF1
98 km
2.9 mi
0
Jun 2, 1993
EF1
60 km
1.0 mi
0
May 3, 1993
EF1
58 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 23, 1992
EF1
90 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 25, 1991
EF1
52 km
10.0 mi
0
Jul 8, 1989
EF1
35 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 2, 1989
EF1
53 km
0.2 mi
0
Jan 10, 1989
EF1
32 km
0.2 mi
0
Dec 2, 1970
EF1
18 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 14, 1968
EF1
53 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 17, 1966
EF1
23 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 9, 1965
EF1
17 km
0.4 mi
0
May 28, 2018
EF0
56 km
0.3 mi
0
Sep 7, 2013
EF0
10 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 2, 2005
EF0
85 km
5.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Black Rock Desert (162 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Black Rock Desert
Volcanic field
1,800 m (5,906 ft)
1290
162 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
72 km
2018
POLE CREEK
102,426
41 km
2020
CANAL
74,897
94 km
2018
DOLLAR RIDGE
69,817
78 km
1999
RAILROAD
64,598
77 km
2012
WOOD HOLLOW
46,763
67 km
2012
SEELEY
44,626
98 km
2009
BIG POLE
41,579
83 km
1994
SIMPSON BT
36,917
89 km
2017
DAVIS
35,071
75 km
1996
DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL)
34,843
77 km
2018
COAL HOLLOW
30,239
57 km
2013
PATCH SPRINGS
29,562
76 km
2000
OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)
28,774
56 km
1996
LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)
28,159
98 km
2007
SALT CREEK
26,924
66 km
2012
FAUST
22,155
73 km
2005
DITTO
22,041
99 km
2018
BALD MOUNTAIN
21,016
43 km
1998
TEKOI
19,933
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
1.3 in
February
31°F (-0°C)
1.3 in
March
40°F (4°C)
1.5 in
April
48°F (9°C)
1.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
1.7 in
Wettest
June
65°F (18°C)
0.8 in
July
78°F (26°C)
0.8 in
Warmest, Driest
August
70°F (21°C)
0.9 in
September
61°F (16°C)
1.3 in
October
50°F (10°C)
1.6 in
November
38°F (3°C)
1.5 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
1.2 in
Coldest
Vineyard has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.8").