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Weather & Climate in Wendover, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wendover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 322 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 3.6 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 4,226 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7240°N, 114.0251°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Tooele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 21, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | M5.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | M5.1 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | M4.8 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 25 km S of Wells, Nevada | M4.7 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Nov 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada | M4.7 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 4 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.6 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 5 km E of Wells, Nevada | M4.6 | 86 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 43 km ESE of Lamoille, Nevada | M4.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 5 km E of Wells, Nevada | M4.3 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 9 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.3 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 1, 2008 | 16 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Feb 24, 2008 | 6 km E of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 13 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.1 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 28 km SSW of Wells, Nevada | M4.0 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Wells, Nevada | M4.0 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 5 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.0 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 11 km NE of Wells, Nevada | M4.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 19, 1979 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1970 | EF1 | 17 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1998 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1987 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1970 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1968 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1965 | EF0 | 23 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1962 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOOSE CREEK (131,432 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | GOOSE CREEK | 131,432 | 100 km |
| 2000 | NORTHEAST ELKO COUNTY ZONE (COUNTY ZONE) | 67,886 | 83 km |
| 2012 | DALLAS CANYON | 43,386 | 91 km |
| 2000 | SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE) | 39,825 | 92 km |
| 1995 | REDLAM | 35,405 | 94 km |
| 1995 | PUDDLE VALLEY | 31,249 | 96 km |
| 2018 | GOSHUTE CAVE | 27,393 | 96 km |
| 2007 | QUINCY | 24,776 | 86 km |
| 2017 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 21,388 | 91 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,468 | 96 km |
| 1987 | QUINCY I | 15,174 | 84 km |
| 2017 | DELANO | 14,809 | 95 km |
| 2012 | 20-MILE | 13,249 | 95 km |
| 2018 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN ONE | 13,226 | 92 km |
| 1998 | BLACK MOUNTAIN | 11,324 | 81 km |
| 1999 | NO SCHOOL 2 | 10,718 | 97 km |
| 2018 | HOGAN | 9,992 | 46 km |
| 2001 | WINECUP | 9,957 | 92 km |
| 1996 | GOLD HILL FIRE | 8,577 | 59 km |
| 2007 | HEPWORTH COMPLEX (HD SUMMIT) | 8,225 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Wendover has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 27°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.9") and December the driest (0.3").