Alton, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Kane County County
2.1
/5.0
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Fair
308
Population
135/sq mi density
$340,000
Home Value
$540,636 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 77.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,278 ft (2,218 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4265°N, 112.5103°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 22 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 129 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.4").