All Countries
Weather & Climate in Mexican Hat, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mexican Hat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 84°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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,635 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,635 ft (1,413 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1743°N, 109.8836°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 96 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 4, 2019 | 29 km E of La Sal, Utah | M4.5 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.9 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 22 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.9 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.8 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah | M3.7 | 29 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 28 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.7 | 150 km | 1 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.6 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah | M3.6 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 36 km SW of Spanish Valley, Utah | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 26 km SSE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.5 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah | M3.4 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah | M3.4 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 3 km SE of Navajo Mountain, Utah | M3.3 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Apr 28, 2010 | 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Dec 15, 1997 | 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah | M3.2 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.2 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 80 km | -1 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 28 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 80 km | -3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 1970 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | EF0 | 37 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2015 | EF0 | 17 km | 28.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1996 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1957 | EF0 | 36 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WESTTOE (5,397 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | WESTTOE | 5,397 | 77 km |
| 1986 | HOGAN | 5,298 | 82 km |
| 2006 | NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 | 5,257 | 88 km |
| 2002 | CANYONS COMPLEX (HAMMOND) | 3,859 | 57 km |
| 2002 | CARRIZO 1 | 3,701 | 80 km |
| 1984 | FERNANDO | 3,419 | 85 km |
| 2019 | PEAVINE CANYON | 3,265 | 59 km |
| 1987 | AZTECTHREE | 2,857 | 91 km |
| 1998 | HOVENWEEP | 2,456 | 73 km |
| 2006 | CHIPPEAN RIDGE | 2,349 | 77 km |
| 2003 | WOODENSHOE | 2,342 | 59 km |
| 2002 | NIZHONI | 2,313 | 75 km |
| 2009 | COOPER SPRING | 1,523 | 69 km |
| 2019 | POISON CANYON | 1,414 | 72 km |
| 2002 | HORSE | 1,243 | 87 km |
| 2022 | SHINGLE MILL RX | 1,229 | 82 km |
| 2000 | HOVENWEEP | 1,150 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Mexican Hat has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.3").