Weather & Climate in Kanosh, UT

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

Kanosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.7 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 5,020 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,020 ft (1,530 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	714/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8014°N, 112.4374°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Piute County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 84 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 79.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

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

868 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	87 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	62 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	63 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	77 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	92 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	136 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	113 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	139 km	7 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	78 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	112 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	83 km	6 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	144 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	106 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	29 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	9 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	83 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	13 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	91 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	141 km	6 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	92 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	87 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	71 km	2.7 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	34 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	52 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	68 km	5.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	52 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	68 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	44 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	71 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 (20 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	20 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	137 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	29 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	72 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	99 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	84 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	19 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	37 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	18 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	17 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	80 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	66 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	92 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	100 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	68 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	12 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	95 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	94 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	44 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	69 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	77 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	23 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
April	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	79°F (26°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.2 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Kanosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.7").

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