Weather & Climate in Kanab, UT

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

Kanab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.1 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 4,906 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,906 ft (1,495 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density	320/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0347°N, 112.5300°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kane County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 22.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

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

533 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	86 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	118 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	136 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	56 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	134 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	95 km	10 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	134 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	97 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	95 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	95 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	145 km	7 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	119 km	6 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	78 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	91 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	116 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	144 km	7 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	120 km	22 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	106 km	7 km
Jun 11, 2007	27 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M3.9	140 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	89 km	0.8 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	40 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	86 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	58 km	1.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	88 km	2.0 mi	0
May 14, 1998	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	82 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 (62 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	62 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	90 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIANHEAD (74,276 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	85 km
2020	MANGUM	71,634	42 km
2006	WARM	58,255	56 km
1996	BRIDGER KNOLL	35,478	56 km
1996	JUMP	19,411	45 km
2019	CASTLE	19,271	60 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	56 km
2003	POPLAR	16,914	86 km
2019	IKES	16,479	80 km
2016	FULLER	15,275	96 km
2000	OUTLET	14,336	96 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	77 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	88 km
2020	TURKEY FARM ROAD	11,945	92 km
2018	WEST VALLEY	11,914	88 km
2020	PINE HOLLOW	11,552	41 km
2005	DAMMERON COMPLEX (DAMMERON)	9,393	98 km
2005	DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND VALLEY)	9,382	96 km
1986	OAK GROVE	8,532	84 km
2017	ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX	8,351	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
February	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Kanab has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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