Weather & Climate in Annabella, UT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Annabella experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,317 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,317 ft (1,621 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,106/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7060°N, 112.0586°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Piute County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 17.8"

Wettest Month (May) 1.06"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

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)

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	95 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	57 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	66 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	45 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	90 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	147 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	99 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	150 km	7 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	45 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	98 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	91 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	102 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	62 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	38 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	75 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	132 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	42 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	90 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	113 km	6 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	90 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	73 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	62 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	1 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	32 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	90 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	73 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (48 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	48 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	136 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILFORD FLAT (348,772 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	MILFORD FLAT	348,772	59 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	82 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	86 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	94 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	46 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	45 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	53 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	44 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	88 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	97 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	85 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	23 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	60 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	80 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	84 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	55 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	28 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	80 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	78 km
1994	BLACK WILLOW	10,586	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in

Annabella has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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