Weather & Climate in Clawson, UT

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

Clawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 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 5,957 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,957 ft (1,816 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	94/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1314°N, 111.0989°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 24.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	146 km	11 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	55 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	79 km	1 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	58 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	45 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	73 km	-3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	150 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	129 km	8 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	133 km	2 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	133 km	14 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	20 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	124 km	13 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	73 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	43 km	5 km
Oct 11, 1999	2 km W of Glenwood, Utah	M3.8	89 km	9 km
Dec 22, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	56 km	2 km
Jul 29, 2005	2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah	M3.7	94 km	8 km
Jan 8, 1999	31 km SW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	56 km	5 km
Jul 31, 2012	22 km WNW of Emery, Utah	M3.7	36 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	131 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	89 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	48 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	27 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1961	EF2	82 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	64 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	70 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2006	EF0	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (122 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	122 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOOD HOLLOW (46,763 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	76 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	49 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	90 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	81 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	90 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	32 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	70 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	98 km
1994	BLACK WILLOW	10,586	98 km
2021	BENNION CREEK	8,314	80 km
1986	WIDE CANYON	7,697	97 km
2000	SWAINS	7,450	96 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	93 km
2009	SAWMILL CANYON	6,253	87 km
2022	OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX	5,686	45 km
2016	LOWER EBBS	5,338	91 km
2007	JUNGLE	4,922	25 km
2001	NEBO CREEK	4,695	93 km
2018	WILLOW PATCH	4,592	84 km
1996	EIGHT MILE	4,548	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.5 in

Clawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and April the driest (0.4").

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