Kanosh, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
550
Population
714/sq mi density
$76,974
Median Income
$21,827 per capita
$323,100
Home Value
$341,960 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,974 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$323,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kanosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8014°N, 112.4374°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Piute County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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: Black Rock Desert (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 20 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Kanosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.6").