Weather & Climate in Junction, UT

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

Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 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 6,013 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,013 ft (1,833 m)
Area	13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2361°N, 112.2246°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Piute County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 19.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.0 / 100
Community Resilience	12.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

736 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	53 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	11 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	101 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	27 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	85 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	144 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	102 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	48 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	104 km	7 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	82 km	7 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	48 km	6 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	102 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	48 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	76 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	61 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	21 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	98 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	60 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	38 km	7 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	38 km	6 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. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	48 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	53 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	85 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	51 km	0.3 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	72 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	50 km	2.0 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	55 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	36 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (83 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	83 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	85 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	67 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	34 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	65 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	57 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	34 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	77 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	59 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	92 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	72 km
2019	NECK	19,545	82 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	59 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	45 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	44 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	67 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	74 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	56 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	67 km
2006	TWIN PEAKS	10,366	73 km
1994	MILFORDBEN	10,338	64 km
1995	MILFORD PASS	10,140	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
April	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	47°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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