Weather & Climate in Hatch, UT

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

Hatch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.9 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 6,925 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,925 ft (2,111 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6492°N, 112.4349°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kane County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 52.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.9 / 100
Community Resilience	44.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

689 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 2, 1992	3 km SSE of Washington, Utah	M5.9	112 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	56 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	67 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	42 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	66 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	143 km	10 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	148 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	132 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	67 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	68 km	7 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	35 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	55 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	56 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	22 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	128 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	121 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	47 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	91 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	119 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	21 km	0.8 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	89 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	37 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	17 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	91 km	1.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	19 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (22 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	22 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	147 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	154 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	39 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	28 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	91 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	75 km
2019	NECK	19,545	77 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	75 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	91 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	83 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	60 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	84 km
2018	WEST VALLEY	11,914	87 km
2020	PINE HOLLOW	11,552	80 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	85 km
1994	MILFORDBEN	10,338	93 km
1986	OAK GROVE	8,532	93 km
2011	WRANGLER	8,505	80 km
1996	WILDCAT	8,249	61 km
2002	SEQUOIA	8,234	86 km
2012	SHINGLE	8,122	25 km
2006	BADGER	8,104	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in
March	32°F (0°C)	1.5 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
May	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	54°F (12°C)	1.5 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in

Hatch has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.7").

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