Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Henrieville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.7 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 5,962 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average
44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
5,962 ft (1,817 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density
218/sq mi
Coordinates
37.5639°N, 112.0019°W
Timezone
America/Denver
County
Kane County County
Nearest Airport
Cedar City Regional (CDC) 61 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall86.7"
Wettest Month (Aug)1.73"
Driest Month (Jun)0.51"
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
658 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
142 km
14 km
Apr 20, 1991
19 km SE of Minersville, Utah
M4.6
89 km
10 km
Jan 3, 2011
10 km NW of Circleville, Utah
M4.6
82 km
11 km
Jul 29, 2024
24 km S of Brian Head, Utah
M4.5
76 km
20 km
Jan 2, 1998
10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah
M4.4
88 km
12 km
Jun 24, 1992
30 km WSW of Emery, Utah
M4.3
142 km
5 km
Jun 29, 1992
12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah
M4.2
106 km
-3 km
Apr 12, 2012
16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah
M4.2
30 km
15 km
Jun 29, 1992
12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah
M4.2
107 km
7 km
Jul 19, 2001
31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah
M4.2
137 km
7 km
Oct 22, 1999
20 km SE of Minersville, Utah
M4.1
88 km
6 km
Jan 4, 2010
8 km S of Cedar City, Utah
M4.1
93 km
9 km
Jul 4, 2015
Utah
M4.1
52 km
3 km
Apr 14, 2019
28 km W of Kanosh, Utah
M4.1
150 km
1 km
Feb 20, 2019
8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah
M4.0
138 km
8 km
Sep 6, 1994
12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah
M4.0
61 km
6 km
Jan 26, 1991
22 km SE of Escalante, Utah
M4.0
53 km
22 km
Feb 23, 2001
12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah
M4.0
137 km
2 km
Jan 30, 1998
19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah
M4.0
65 km
7 km
Jun 18, 1998
18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah
M3.9
64 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF1.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016
EF1
48 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1978
EF1
44 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 26, 2016
EF0
45 km
0.3 mi
0
Sep 8, 2000
EF0
47 km
2.0 mi
0
May 14, 1998
EF0
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 7, 1991
EF0
92 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 19, 1984
EF0
96 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 16, 1967
EF0
65 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 (59 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Markagunt Plateau
Volcanic field
2,840 m (9,318 ft)
1050
59 km
Black Rock Desert
Volcanic field
1,800 m (5,906 ft)
1290
162 km
Uinkaret Field
Volcanic field
1,555 m (5,102 ft)
1100
165 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
44 km
2017
BRIANHEAD
74,276
66 km
2020
MANGUM
71,634
92 km
2007
GREENVILLE
13,043
90 km
2020
PINE HOLLOW
11,552
64 km
1996
WILDCAT
8,249
91 km
2012
SHINGLE
8,122
53 km
2019
FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN
7,851
96 km
1989
UINTA FLAT
7,709
49 km
2018
SOUTH MONROE RX
7,442
92 km
2023
THOMPSON RIDGE
6,815
76 km
2016
BRIGGS
6,805
95 km
2007
DAKOTA HILL
6,419
81 km
2002
BIG WASH
5,864
79 km
1996
POLE CREEK
5,813
80 km
1997
COGSWELL POINT
4,705
81 km
2013
BLACK MOUNTAIN
4,603
100 km
2009
BRIDGE
4,493
21 km
2022
LEFT FORK
4,324
31 km
2017
BASIN RX
4,069
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
0.9 in
Coldest
February
32°F (0°C)
0.9 in
March
38°F (3°C)
1.0 in
April
44°F (7°C)
0.6 in
May
53°F (12°C)
0.8 in
June
62°F (17°C)
0.5 in
Driest
July
66°F (19°C)
1.1 in
August
66°F (19°C)
1.7 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
59°F (15°C)
1.2 in
October
48°F (9°C)
1.0 in
November
37°F (3°C)
0.9 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
0.8 in
Henrieville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").