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Weather & Climate in Bryce Canyon City, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bryce Canyon City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,631 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,631 ft (2,326 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6820°N, 112.1616°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
680 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah | M5.9 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah | M4.6 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah | M4.4 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah | M4.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 91 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 16 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah | M4.2 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 79 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | Utah | M4.1 | 32 km | 3 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah | M4.1 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 1994 | 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah | M4.0 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah | M4.0 | 46 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah | M3.9 | 106 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 22, 2016 | EF1 | 29 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1978 | EF1 | 28 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | EF0 | 26 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF0 | 28 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1992 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1991 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1984 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1953 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 46 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 146 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SANFORD (81,854 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | SANFORD | 81,854 | 28 km |
| 2017 | BRIANHEAD | 74,276 | 48 km |
| 2010 | TWITCHELL CANYON | 42,956 | 92 km |
| 2012 | BABOON | 20,453 | 92 km |
| 2019 | NECK | 19,545 | 95 km |
| 2006 | KOLOB | 17,036 | 97 km |
| 1996 | CUNNINGHAM | 14,866 | 96 km |
| 2007 | GREENVILLE | 13,043 | 70 km |
| 2020 | PINE HOLLOW | 11,552 | 77 km |
| 1996 | HONEY BOY | 11,113 | 95 km |
| 2011 | WRANGLER | 8,505 | 97 km |
| 1996 | WILDCAT | 8,249 | 83 km |
| 2012 | SHINGLE | 8,122 | 45 km |
| 2006 | BADGER | 8,104 | 98 km |
| 2019 | FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN | 7,851 | 84 km |
| 1989 | UINTA FLAT | 7,709 | 37 km |
| 2018 | SOUTH MONROE RX | 7,442 | 80 km |
| 2023 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 6,815 | 58 km |
| 2016 | BRIGGS | 6,805 | 77 km |
| 2007 | DAKOTA HILL | 6,419 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Bryce Canyon City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 21°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.6").