Weather & Climate in West Jordan, UT

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

West Jordan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54. 41% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Area32.3 sq mi (83.7 km²)
Population Density3,568/sq mi
Coordinates40.6027°N, 112.0013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySalt Lake County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 51.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.49"

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %41.0%
Unhealthy Days43

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

477 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 18 km 12 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 145 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 19 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 17 km 11 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 114 km 7 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 123 km 1 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 16 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 16 km 9 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 15 km 9 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 17 km 12 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 138 km 9 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 136 km -3 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 115 km 16 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 17 km 7 km
Jun 3, 2009 5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M4.0 135 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 17 km 9 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 20 km 10 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 67 km 14 km
May 4, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M3.9 114 km 6 km
Sep 24, 2019 5 km ENE of Howell, Utah M3.9 139 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

48 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 18 km 4.3 mi 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 72 km 1.5 mi 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 33 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 29 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 62 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 78 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 26 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 21 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 9 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 14 km 0.2 mi 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 11 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 42 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 21 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 17, 1966 EF1 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1965 EF1 45 km 0.4 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 90 km 0.3 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 - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 187 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 95 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 80 km
1999 RAILROAD 64,598 100 km
2012 DALLAS CANYON 43,386 80 km
2009 BIG POLE 41,579 55 km
2000 SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX (ARAGONITE) 39,825 80 km
1994 SIMPSON BT 36,917 86 km
1995 REDLAM 35,405 78 km
2017 DAVIS 35,071 69 km
1996 DAVIS KNOLL COMPLEX (DAVIS KNOLL) 34,843 70 km
1995 PUDDLE VALLEY 31,249 81 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 95 km
2013 PATCH SPRINGS 29,562 58 km
2000 OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) 28,774 86 km
2007 MONARCH 25,046 80 km
2007 QUINCY 24,776 90 km
2012 FAUST 22,155 69 km
2005 DITTO 22,041 95 km
2017 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 21,388 80 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in

West Jordan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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