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Weather & Climate in Hanksville, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°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 6.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,304 ft (1,312 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3720°N, 110.7135°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Canyonlands Regional (CNY) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
547 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 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah | M4.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah | M4.2 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah | M4.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Sep 6, 1994 | 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah | M3.9 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.9 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.8 | 68 km | 15 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah | M3.8 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Oct 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Glenwood, Utah | M3.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 31 km SW of Emery, Utah | M3.7 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Jul 29, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Richfield, Utah | M3.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Emery, Utah | M3.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 22 km WNW of Emery, Utah | M3.7 | 98 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.6 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 1992 | 14 km NW of Orangeville, Utah | M3.6 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 12 km NW of Orangeville, Utah | M3.6 | 112 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 2, 1967 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1961 | EF2 | 82 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF0 | 39 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2006 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2002 | EF0 | 1 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF0 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1991 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1991 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1986 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1981 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1969 | EF0 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1969 | EF0 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1969 | EF0 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1966 | EF0 | 86 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 (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 169 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULLDOG (31,578 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | BULLDOG | 31,578 | 49 km |
| 2022 | OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX | 5,686 | 86 km |
| 2003 | LONESOME BEAVER | 4,551 | 29 km |
| 2023 | OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX | 3,847 | 82 km |
| 1995 | VALLEY CITY 2 | 3,236 | 99 km |
| 2012 | LOST LAKE | 2,062 | 70 km |
| 2008 | BEAR CREEK | 2,059 | 80 km |
| 2009 | SOLOMON BASIN WFM | 1,940 | 68 km |
| 2002 | JOHNSON | 1,687 | 85 km |
| 2009 | COOPER SPRING | 1,523 | 95 km |
| 2006 | SOUTH WATER HOLLOW | 1,462 | 82 km |
| 2012 | LAKE CREEK | 1,336 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in |
Hanksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and February the driest (0.3").