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Alton, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Kane County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
308
Population
135/sq mi density
$340,000
Home Value
$513,459 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
2,185 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Alton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.6").