Weather & Climate in Central Valley, UT

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

Central Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,293 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,293 ft (1,613 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	325/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6993°N, 112.0967°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Piute County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 17.8"

Wettest Month (May) 1.06"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.0 / 100
Community Resilience	12.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

867 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	92 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	55 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	63 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	48 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	91 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	144 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	147 km	7 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	98 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	48 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	100 km	9 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	148 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	88 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	100 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	59 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	35 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	73 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	133 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	39 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	88 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	117 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	75 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	63 km	2.7 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	2 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	34 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	87 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	72 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (46 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	46 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	134 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILFORD FLAT (348,772 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	MILFORD FLAT	348,772	56 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	83 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	85 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	95 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	42 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	42 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	50 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	41 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	88 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	93 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	84 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	20 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	57 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	80 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	82 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	51 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	27 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	77 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	74 km
1994	BLACK WILLOW	10,586	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in

Central Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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