Weather & Climate in Milford, UT

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

Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,962 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,962 ft (1,512 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	654/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3945°N, 113.0123°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Beaver County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.5 / 100
Community Resilience	42.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

653 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	41 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	61 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	104 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	46 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	134 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	126 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	132 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	76 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	102 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	78 km	7 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	134 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	89 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	41 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	77 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	47 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	59 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	72 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	55 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	63 km	7 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	64 km	6 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. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	81 km	0.8 mi	0
May 30, 1986	EF1	98 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	89 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 21, 2012	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	1 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	19 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	63 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 (78 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	78 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	95 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	41 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	89 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	73 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	48 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	48 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	60 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	51 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	28 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	30 km
2019	NECK	19,545	39 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	73 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	31 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	39 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	46 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	87 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	15 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	15 km
2006	TWIN PEAKS	10,366	52 km
1994	MILFORDBEN	10,338	7 km
1995	MILFORD PASS	10,140	21 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
April	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
May	56°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	38°F (4°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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