Weather & Climate in Escalante, UT

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

Escalante experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 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 5,814 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,814 ft (1,772 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	189/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7649°N, 111.5984°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 82 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 25.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.8 / 100
Community Resilience	47.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

695 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	110 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	85 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	115 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	97 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	114 km	5 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	140 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	45 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	141 km	7 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	108 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	130 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	107 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	77 km	3 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	134 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	70 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	22 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	134 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	84 km	7 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	126 km	12 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	84 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	52 km	13 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	74 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	71 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1969	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1969	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1969	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (97 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	97 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	155 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	54 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	96 km
2003	BULLDOG	31,578	79 km
2020	PINE HOLLOW	11,552	96 km
2012	SHINGLE	8,122	94 km
2019	FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN	7,851	84 km
1989	UINTA FLAT	7,709	87 km
2018	SOUTH MONROE RX	7,442	80 km
2023	THOMPSON RIDGE	6,815	85 km
2016	BRIGGS	6,805	99 km
1996	POLE CREEK	5,813	84 km
2003	LONESOME BEAVER	4,551	82 km
2009	BRIDGE	4,493	60 km
2022	LEFT FORK	4,324	72 km
2008	PUMA	3,258	66 km
2019	LITTLE BEAR	2,666	65 km
2009	HORSE VALLEY	2,563	92 km
2019	SKULL FLAT 2	2,530	100 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,491	93 km
2018	RIGGS	2,331	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (5°C)	0.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Escalante has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and April the driest (0.4").

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