Weather & Climate in Wolf Creek, UT

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

Wolf Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 308 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 28.2 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 5,201 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,201 ft (1,585 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	506/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3253°N, 111.8288°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weber County County
Nearest Airport	Brigham City Regional (BMC) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

897 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	67 km	12 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	142 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	75 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	140 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	149 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	147 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	146 km	5 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	138 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	142 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2020	6 km NNE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	66 km	9 km
Mar 18, 2020	5 km NE of Magna, Utah	M4.6	67 km	11 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	147 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	139 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	57 km	7 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	141 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	144 km	10 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	145 km	6 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	143 km	3 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	126 km	10 km
Sep 6, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.2	145 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

53 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	66 km	4.3 mi	1
Aug 14, 1968	EF2	23 km	1.5 mi	0
Feb 9, 1965	EF2	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1963	EF2	50 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 2021	EF1	53 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	24 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 20, 1998	EF1	31 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1996	EF1	12 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1993	EF1	56 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1993	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 23, 1992	EF1	34 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 1991	EF1	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 1989	EF1	81 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 2, 1989	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 1989	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	73 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	86 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	62 km	0.5 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	—	90 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,647 acres, 2001).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2001	UNNAMED	38,647	62 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	87 km
2013	STATE	31,011	89 km
2007	MONARCH	25,046	96 km
2016	BROAD MOUTH	21,009	72 km
2005	SALLY	19,726	92 km
1996	SILVER HILL	17,137	95 km
2007	KIMBELL	16,949	97 km
2000	CASTLEROCK	16,718	78 km
1996	GOLDEN SPIKE	16,186	65 km
2011	LAKESIDE	16,165	95 km
2016	WEST ANTELOPE	15,483	55 km
1999	BRIDGER BA	15,227	86 km
2018	GORING	14,538	73 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	95 km
2020	TABBY CANYON	14,330	78 km
2007	RED CANYON RX BURN-H	13,464	99 km
1994	DRY CANYON 2	10,927	58 km
2017	SALLY	10,840	92 km
2018	LAKESIDE	10,609	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	1.7 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
May	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Wolf Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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