Weather & Climate in Kanarraville, UT

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

Kanarraville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.6 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 5,564 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,564 ft (1,696 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	676/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5378°N, 113.1810°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 59.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	45.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

723 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	56 km	14 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	133 km	4 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	69 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	108 km	11 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	149 km	0 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	30 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	97 km	12 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	136 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	100 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	103 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	65 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	104 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	21 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	19 km	7 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	100 km	15 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	86 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	13 km	9 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	115 km	0 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	73 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	72 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	74 km	0.8 mi	0
May 30, 1986	EF1	44 km	3.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	66 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	74 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	87 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	50 km	1.1 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	97 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	83 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	65 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	7 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 (45 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	45 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	129 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	170 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	99 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	51 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	77 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	76 km
2004	HAWKINS	34,259	61 km
2003	APEX	31,000	71 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	70 km
2007	BLACK ROCK GULCH	21,639	96 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	67 km
2019	NECK	19,545	58 km
2006	COVE MOUNTAIN	17,746	56 km
2004	SQUARE COMPLEX	17,413	66 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	35 km
1996	SHOEMAKE	15,125	94 km
2021	FLATT	14,611	52 km
1995	CEDAR POCKET	13,397	74 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	23 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	79 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	18 km
2005	SUNRISE COMPLEX (SUNRISE)	12,292	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Kanarraville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.5").

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