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. 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 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 41. 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)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 38.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
April	48°F (9°C)	1.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in

New Harmony has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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