Weather & Climate in Holden, UT

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

Holden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°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 29.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	751/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1001°N, 112.2704°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Juab County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 29.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

797 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	123 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	95 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	98 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	71 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	56 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	143 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	75 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	81 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	142 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	119 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	140 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	56 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	45 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	116 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	49 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	126 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	121 km	6 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	126 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	103 km	12 km
Aug 18, 2007	35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	145 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	58 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	41 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	48 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	38 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	93 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	28 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	41 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 (25 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	25 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	173 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	61 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	74 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	37 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	49 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	69 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	94 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	55 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	72 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	43 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	52 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	85 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	44 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	85 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	94 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	64 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	37 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	38 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	61 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	59 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.1 in

Holden has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.7").

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