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Parowan, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Iron County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,095
Population
450/sq mi density
$49,934
Median Income
$23,791 per capita
$299,800
Home Value
$386,460 Zillow
$997
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
2,185 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,934 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$299,800 home value, $997/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parowan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,156 ft (1,876 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8326°N, 112.8296°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 17 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 (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 31 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 130 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Parowan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.9").