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Weather & Climate in Cleveland, UT

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

Cleveland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°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 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.6 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 5,736 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,736 ft (1,748 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates39.3495°N, 110.8555°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyEmery County County
Nearest AirportCarbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

615 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 87 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 90 km 1 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 90 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 51 km 9 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 45 km -3 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 128 km 16 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 143 km 11 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 24 km 6 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 114 km 14 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 149 km 13 km
May 31, 2022 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah M3.8 138 km 7 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 45 km -2 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 27 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1999 2 km W of Glenwood, Utah M3.8 120 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 88 km 2 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 148 km -3 km
Jan 8, 1999 31 km SW of Emery, Utah M3.7 88 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2005 2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah M3.7 124 km 8 km
Jul 31, 2012 22 km WNW of Emery, Utah M3.7 66 km 7 km
Jun 9, 2021 17 km E of Independence, Utah M3.7 108 km 10 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.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 60 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF2 67 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 59 km 0.1 mi 0
May 4, 1961 EF2 72 km 9.4 mi 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 85 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 28, 1964 EF1 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1957 EF1 98 km 1.5 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 26, 2010 EF0 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2006 EF0 69 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 54 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF0 87 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF0 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 1991 EF0 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1984 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POLE CREEK (102,426 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 91 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 85 km
2012 WOOD HOLLOW 46,763 72 km
2012 SEELEY 44,626 34 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 75 km
2007 SALT CREEK 26,924 81 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 96 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) 18,360 98 km
2018 TRAIL MOUNTAIN 18,342 28 km
2021 BEAR 12,660 45 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 81 km
2018 BEAR TRAP 9,215 84 km
2021 BENNION CREEK 8,314 63 km
2012 CHURCH CAMP 7,016 63 km
2002 BLACK CANYON 6,078 89 km
2022 OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX 5,686 77 km
2020 WILLIAM 5,611 100 km
1990 FLORENCE 5,123 83 km
2007 JUNGLE 4,922 52 km
2001 NEBO CREEK 4,695 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and April the driest (0.6").

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