Weather & Climate in Minersville, UT

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

Minersville 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 5,159 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	5,159 ft (1,572 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	413/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2480°N, 112.9790°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Piute County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

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

679 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	136 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	26 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	55 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	87 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	39 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	138 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	116 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	128 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	61 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	63 km	7 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	90 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	137 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	144 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	72 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	27 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	63 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	61 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	69 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	62 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	143 km	7 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	67 km	0.8 mi	0
May 30, 1986	EF1	87 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 31, 1978	EF1	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	94 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	71 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 21, 2012	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 2009	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 4, 2001	EF0	17 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF0	12 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1967	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	87 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 (79 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	79 km
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	90 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	53 km
2002	SANFORD	81,854	79 km
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	57 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	58 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	51 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	73 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	61 km
2020	ANTELOPE	20,624	44 km
2012	BABOON	20,453	15 km
2019	NECK	19,545	25 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	81 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	35 km
2021	FLATT	14,611	98 km
2007	GREENVILLE	13,043	26 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	93 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	59 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	96 km
2018	WEST VALLEY	11,914	97 km
1996	HONEY BOY	11,113	15 km
1987	NEGRO MAG	10,608	29 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
February	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Minersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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