Weather & Climate in Gunnison, UT

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

Gunnison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 13.6 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 5,162 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,162 ft (1,573 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density	738/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1569°N, 111.8135°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.18"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

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

826 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	147 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	111 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	119 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	47 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	39 km	1 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	146 km	12 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	52 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	106 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	143 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	93 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	75 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	129 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	80 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	144 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	82 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	136 km	14 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	144 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	132 km	12 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	141 km	13 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	20 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	8 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	55 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	2 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	24 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	3 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	99 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	59 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	66 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	16 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	8 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 (63 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	63 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	191 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	96 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	75 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	49 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	95 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	56 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	74 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	68 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	86 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	76 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	96 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	79 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	96 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	83 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	76 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	49 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	63 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	86 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	52 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	62 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	59 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	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
November	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	0.8 in

Gunnison has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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