Weather & Climate in Cedar City, UT

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

Cedar City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.6 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 5,656 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area	36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Population Density	1,027/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6838°N, 113.0955°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Iron County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 59.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

697 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	74 km	14 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	144 km	4 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	51 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	91 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	32 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	80 km	12 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	148 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	118 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	114 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	75 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	108 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	10 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	89 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	10 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	99 km	7 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	55 km	6 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	126 km	0 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	10 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	58 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	124 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	61 km	0.8 mi	0
May 30, 1986	EF1	49 km	3.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	80 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	62 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	66 km	1.1 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	80 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	83 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	25 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 (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	39 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	145 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	152 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	86 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	37 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	92 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	93 km
2004	HAWKINS	34,259	72 km
2003	APEX	31,000	87 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	82 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	49 km
2019	NECK	19,545	42 km
2006	COVE MOUNTAIN	17,746	70 km
2004	SQUARE COMPLEX	17,413	79 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	50 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	93 km
2021	FLATT	14,611	59 km
1995	CEDAR POCKET	13,397	91 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	41 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	61 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	34 km
2005	SUNRISE COMPLEX (SUNRISE)	12,292	78 km
2020	TURKEY FARM ROAD	11,945	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
February	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
May	56°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Cedar City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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