Weather & Climate in Cedar Highlands, UT

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

Cedar Highlands 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 7,816 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	7,816 ft (2,382 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6358°N, 113.0410°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Iron County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 59.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

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

703 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	72 km	14 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	147 km	4 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	53 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	25 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	81 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	114 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	117 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	79 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	113 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	17 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	85 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	16 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	101 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	4 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	57 km	6 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	129 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	56 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	129 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	131 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	58 km	0.8 mi	0
May 30, 1986	EF1	54 km	3.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	74 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	58 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	99 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	62 km	1.1 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	85 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	80 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	74 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	24 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 (33 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	33 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	140 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	156 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	83 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	35 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	93 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	93 km
2004	HAWKINS	34,259	75 km
2003	APEX	31,000	87 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	85 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	54 km
2019	NECK	19,545	48 km
2006	COVE MOUNTAIN	17,746	72 km
2004	SQUARE COMPLEX	17,413	81 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	45 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	96 km
2021	FLATT	14,611	63 km
1995	CEDAR POCKET	13,397	90 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	39 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	64 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	34 km
2005	SUNRISE COMPLEX (SUNRISE)	12,292	79 km
2020	TURKEY FARM ROAD	11,945	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.4 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Cedar Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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