Weather & Climate in Emery, UT

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

Emery has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.3 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 6,279 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.1°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,279 ft (1,914 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	424/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9252°N, 111.2522°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sevier County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 69.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.8 / 100
Community Resilience	56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

747 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	121 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	134 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	30 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	84 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	144 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	33 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	60 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	99 km	-3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	132 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	110 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	133 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	144 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	114 km	2 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	40 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	102 km	13 km
May 6, 1990	10 km SSE of Beaver, Utah	M3.8	144 km	9 km
Mar 1, 2016	34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah	M3.8	140 km	15 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	67 km	5 km
Oct 11, 1999	2 km W of Glenwood, Utah	M3.8	69 km	9 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	99 km	-2 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
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	50 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	1 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1961	EF2	94 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	60 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	75 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2006	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1991	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	43 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 (108 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	108 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	194 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	93 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	73 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	95 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	97 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	54 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	94 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	96 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	87 km
1994	BLACK WILLOW	10,586	96 km
2019	FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN	7,851	88 km
1986	WIDE CANYON	7,697	97 km
2000	SWAINS	7,450	84 km
2018	SOUTH MONROE RX	7,442	91 km
2009	SAWMILL CANYON	6,253	79 km
2022	OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX	5,686	21 km
2016	LOWER EBBS	5,338	82 km
2007	JUNGLE	4,922	28 km
2018	WILLOW PATCH	4,592	61 km
2003	LONESOME BEAVER	4,551	98 km
1996	EIGHT MILE	4,548	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
August	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in

Emery has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and April the driest (0.4").

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