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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 129.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,672 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,672 ft (1,424 m)
Area	32.3 sq mi (83.7 km²)
Population Density	3,568/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6027°N, 112.0013°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Salt Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Salt Lake City International (SLC) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 129.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 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	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in

West Jordan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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