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Weather & Climate in West Wood, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Wood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°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 8.4 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 5,617 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,617 ft (1,712 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6052°N, 110.8424°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
588 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 24, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah | M4.2 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Mar 16, 1992 | 6 km S of Herriman, Utah | M4.2 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah | M4.2 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M4.2 | 17 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah | M4.2 | 54 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah | M4.0 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah | M3.9 | 53 km | 6 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah | M3.9 | 88 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah | M3.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah | M3.8 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 7 km N of Helper, Utah | M3.8 | 17 km | -2 km |
| Oct 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Glenwood, Utah | M3.8 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 31 km SW of Emery, Utah | M3.7 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah | M3.7 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 132 km | -3 km |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Emery, Utah | M3.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah | M3.7 | 141 km | 8 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: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 11, 1993 | EF3 | 83 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2022 | EF2 | 32 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2002 | EF2 | 77 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1967 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1961 | EF2 | 90 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1955 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1966 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1964 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2010 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2006 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2005 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2003 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2002 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2002 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF0 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF0 | 2 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1991 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1991 | EF0 | 84 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 (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLE CREEK (102,426 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | POLE CREEK | 102,426 | 72 km |
| 2018 | DOLLAR RIDGE | 69,817 | 56 km |
| 2012 | WOOD HOLLOW | 46,763 | 61 km |
| 2012 | SEELEY | 44,626 | 24 km |
| 2018 | COAL HOLLOW | 30,239 | 54 km |
| 2007 | SALT CREEK | 26,924 | 72 km |
| 2018 | BALD MOUNTAIN | 21,016 | 81 km |
| 1996 | LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) | 18,360 | 94 km |
| 2018 | TRAIL MOUNTAIN | 18,342 | 36 km |
| 2021 | BEAR | 12,660 | 17 km |
| 2017 | TANK HOLLOW | 11,003 | 57 km |
| 1995 | TURKEY | 9,568 | 94 km |
| 2018 | BEAR TRAP | 9,215 | 89 km |
| 2019 | GOOSE POINT | 9,186 | 99 km |
| 1999 | WEST MOUNTAIN II | 8,476 | 100 km |
| 2021 | BENNION CREEK | 8,314 | 41 km |
| 2001 | MOLLIE | 7,850 | 86 km |
| 2012 | CHURCH CAMP | 7,016 | 36 km |
| 2003 | CHERRY CREEK 2 | 6,443 | 85 km |
| 2002 | BLACK CANYON | 6,078 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
West Wood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.7").