Weather & Climate in Wales, UT

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

Wales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,642 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,642 ft (1,720 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	863/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4852°N, 111.6361°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 19.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

781 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	146 km	12 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	147 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	145 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	78 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	22 km	1 km
Apr 16, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	144 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	1 km NNW of Magna, Utah	M4.2	143 km	9 km
Apr 15, 2020	4 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.2	143 km	9 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	83 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	114 km	12 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	74 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	18 km	9 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	126 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	112 km	8 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	140 km	16 km
Mar 18, 2020	4 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.0	145 km	7 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	116 km	2 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	97 km	14 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	77 km	6 km
Mar 23, 2020	8 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M3.9	148 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	88 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	24 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	33 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	95 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 17, 1966	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1965	EF1	99 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	63 km	1.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	21 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	24 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	34 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 (94 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	94 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	58 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	54 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	56 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	52 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	95 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	59 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	28 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	45 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	56 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	49 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	47 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	25 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	49 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	30 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	41 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	68 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	99 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	58 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	49 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in	Driest
July	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.0 in

Wales has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.8").

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