Cedar Highlands, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Iron County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
27
Population
29/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Highlands experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,816 ft (2,382 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6358°N, 113.0410°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 33 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 140 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Cedar Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.5").