Weather & Climate in Cane Beds, AZ

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

Cane Beds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Area	8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9342°N, 112.9118°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	45.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

559 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	55 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	127 km	10 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	60 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	149 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	60 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	132 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	110 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	92 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	90 km	7 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	122 km	15 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	116 km	7 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	144 km	0 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	130 km	6 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	75 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	109 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	136 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	115 km	7 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	123 km	5 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	122 km	7 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	122 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	7 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	6 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	30 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1998	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	63 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	50 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (65 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	65 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	75 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIANHEAD (74,276 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	97 km
2020	MANGUM	71,634	66 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	93 km
2006	WARM	58,255	74 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	80 km
2005	COW	44,460	92 km
2020	BASIN	38,588	94 km
2005	TWEEDY POINT	36,126	81 km
1996	BRIDGER KNOLL	35,478	62 km
2012	HOBBLE COMPLEX	35,205	76 km
2003	APEX	31,000	84 km
2005	MT BANGS COMPLEX	29,605	96 km
2007	BLACK ROCK GULCH	21,639	75 km
1999	JUMPSPRING	19,621	79 km
1996	JUMP	19,411	49 km
2019	CASTLE	19,271	72 km
2006	COVE MOUNTAIN	17,746	91 km
2004	SQUARE COMPLEX	17,413	97 km
2011	HIDDEN	17,050	93 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	37 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in
February	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
April	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	0.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	78°F (26°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Cane Beds has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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