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Big Water, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Kane County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
520
Population
87/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$38,244 per capita
$251,300
Home Value
$258,056 Zillow
$1,509
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$251,300 home value, $1,509/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Water enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,139 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0729°N, 111.6608°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 90 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 (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 106 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 152 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in |
Big Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").