Weather & Climate in New Harmony, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Harmony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 76% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,311 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,311 ft (1,619 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4800°N, 113.3093°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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
698 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 | 45 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M5.3 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah | M4.6 | 120 km | 11 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.5 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 40 km | 20 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah | M4.4 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada | M4.4 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2008 | 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada | M4.3 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah | M4.2 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada | M4.2 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 29 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.1 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 32 km S of Caliente, Nevada | M4.1 | 103 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 22, 2016 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1986 | EF1 | 37 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1983 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1976 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | EF0 | 45 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF0 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF0 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1992 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1953 | EF0 | 6 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 (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 58 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 123 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) (327,156 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (DUZAK) | 327,156 | 92 km |
| 2017 | BRIANHEAD | 74,276 | 64 km |
| 2005 | WESTSIDE COMPLEX | 58,767 | 64 km |
| 2006 | JARVIS | 49,636 | 64 km |
| 2004 | HAWKINS | 34,259 | 49 km |
| 2003 | APEX | 31,000 | 58 km |
| 2006 | BULL COMPLEX | 27,458 | 58 km |
| 2007 | BLACK ROCK GULCH | 21,639 | 85 km |
| 2012 | BABOON | 20,453 | 76 km |
| 2019 | NECK | 19,545 | 66 km |
| 2006 | COVE MOUNTAIN | 17,746 | 44 km |
| 2004 | SQUARE COMPLEX | 17,413 | 53 km |
| 2006 | KOLOB | 17,036 | 33 km |
| 1996 | SHOEMAKE | 15,125 | 82 km |
| 2021 | FLATT | 14,611 | 42 km |
| 1995 | CEDAR POCKET | 13,397 | 62 km |
| 2005 | BLUE SPRING | 13,285 | 14 km |
| 2007 | GREENVILLE | 13,043 | 91 km |
| 2009 | MILL FLAT | 12,708 | 5 km |
| 2005 | SUNRISE COMPLEX (SUNRISE) | 12,292 | 49 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
New Harmony has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.4").