Weather & Climate in Glenwood, UT

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

Glenwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,290 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.8°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,290 ft (1,612 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,256/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7624°N, 111.9876°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sevier County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

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

854 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	104 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	65 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	75 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	38 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	83 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	106 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	39 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	89 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	148 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	99 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	110 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	67 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	44 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	83 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	135 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	48 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	98 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	105 km	6 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	98 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	92 km	12 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	64 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	54 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 4, 1993	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	10 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	23 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	98 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	71 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	92 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	96 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 (50 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	50 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	144 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	66 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	78 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	93 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	89 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	53 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	53 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	57 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	51 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	83 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	94 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	82 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	28 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	98 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	69 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	76 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	93 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	61 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	28 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	89 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in
April	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.8 in

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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