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Cedar City, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Iron County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
37,202
Population
1,027/sq mi density
$63,789
Median Income
$28,815 per capita
$348,000
Home Value
$400,094 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,880 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,789 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,656 ft (1,724 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6838°N, 113.0955°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 39 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 145 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Cedar City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.5").