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Junction, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
305
Population
23/sq mi density
$173,800
Home Value
$300,241 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
3,772 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,013 ft (1,833 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2361°N, 112.2246°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Piute County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 83 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.6").