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Weather & Climate in Cannonville, UT

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

Cannonville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,863 ft (1,787 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates37.5548°N, 112.0538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyKane County County
Nearest AirportCedar City Regional (CDC)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 86.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience44.1 / 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

664 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 2, 1992 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah M5.9 137 km 14 km
Apr 20, 1991 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.6 86 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2011 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah M4.6 81 km 11 km
Jul 29, 2024 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah M4.5 71 km 20 km
Jan 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah M4.4 87 km 12 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 144 km 5 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 102 km -3 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 103 km 7 km
Apr 12, 2012 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah M4.2 30 km 15 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 139 km 7 km
Jan 4, 2010 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah M4.1 88 km 9 km
Oct 22, 1999 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.1 85 km 6 km
Jul 4, 2015 Utah M4.1 49 km 3 km
Apr 14, 2019 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah M4.1 149 km 1 km
Feb 20, 2019 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 137 km 8 km
Sep 6, 1994 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah M4.0 60 km 6 km
Jan 26, 1991 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah M4.0 58 km 22 km
Feb 23, 2001 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 136 km 2 km
Jan 30, 1998 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah M4.0 63 km 7 km
Jan 17, 2020 10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah M3.9 109 km 12 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
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 45 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 1978 EF1 44 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 26, 2016 EF0 42 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 8, 2000 EF0 44 km 2.0 mi 0
May 14, 1998 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1991 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1984 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1967 EF0 63 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 (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 54 km
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 162 km
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 162 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 44 km
2017 BRIANHEAD 74,276 62 km
2020 MANGUM 71,634 90 km
2006 KOLOB 17,036 100 km
2007 GREENVILLE 13,043 87 km
2020 PINE HOLLOW 11,552 63 km
1996 WILDCAT 8,249 87 km
2012 SHINGLE 8,122 48 km
2019 FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN 7,851 97 km
1989 UINTA FLAT 7,709 44 km
2018 SOUTH MONROE RX 7,442 93 km
2023 THOMPSON RIDGE 6,815 75 km
2016 BRIGGS 6,805 94 km
2007 DAKOTA HILL 6,419 77 km
2002 BIG WASH 5,864 75 km
1996 POLE CREEK 5,813 80 km
2018 BLACK MOUNTAIN 5,431 98 km
1997 COGSWELL POINT 4,705 76 km
2013 BLACK MOUNTAIN 4,603 97 km
2009 BRIDGE 4,493 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Cannonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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