Apple Valley, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,399 Population 35/sq mi density
$89,375 Median Income $29,646 per capita
$498,400 Home Value $551,788 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$89,375 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$498,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Apple Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,873 ft (1,485 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates37.0810°N, 113.1034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt George Regional (SGU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.0%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.0 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience45.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah M5.9 35 km
May 22, 2015 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M5.3 139 km
Apr 20, 1991 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.6 114 km
Jan 3, 2011 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah M4.6 146 km
Jul 29, 2024 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah M4.5 49 km
Jan 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah M4.4 139 km
Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 57 km
Jun 20, 2006 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.4 140 km
Jun 30, 2008 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada M4.3 111 km
Jan 15, 2016 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah M4.2 87 km
Jun 30, 2019 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada M4.2 133 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 72 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 70 km
Apr 12, 2012 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah M4.2 121 km
Jan 28, 2014 37 km W of Veyo, Utah M4.1 94 km
Jan 4, 2010 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah M4.1 58 km
Oct 22, 1999 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.1 117 km
Nov 8, 2009 32 km S of Caliente, Nevada M4.1 123 km
Jul 4, 2015 Utah M4.1 102 km
Sep 6, 1994 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah M4.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 1986 EF1 81 km 0
Dec 27, 1983 EF1 17 km 0
Aug 12, 1976 EF1 18 km 0
Aug 24, 2011 EF0 7 km 0
Jul 23, 1998 EF0 69 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF0 51 km 0
Aug 31, 1992 EF0 34 km 0
Jul 14, 1953 EF0 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 67 km
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRIANHEAD (74,276 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BRIANHEAD 74,276 87 km
2020 MANGUM 71,634 87 km
2005 WESTSIDE COMPLEX 58,767 73 km
2006 WARM 58,255 97 km
2006 JARVIS 49,636 62 km
2005 COW 44,460 86 km
2020 BASIN 38,588 89 km
2005 TWEEDY POINT 36,126 77 km
1996 BRIDGER KNOLL 35,478 86 km
2012 HOBBLE COMPLEX 35,205 72 km
2004 HAWKINS 34,259 81 km
2003 APEX 31,000 64 km
2005 MT BANGS COMPLEX 29,605 86 km
2006 BULL COMPLEX 27,458 83 km
2007 BLACK ROCK GULCH 21,639 65 km
1999 JUMPSPRING 19,621 74 km
1996 JUMP 19,411 72 km
2019 CASTLE 19,271 96 km
2006 COVE MOUNTAIN 17,746 68 km
2004 SQUARE COMPLEX 17,413 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Wettest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Apple Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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