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Weather & Climate in Orderville, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orderville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2540°N, 112.6574°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
592 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 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah | M4.6 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 30 km | 20 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah | M4.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2008 | 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada | M4.3 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah | M4.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 71 km | -3 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.1 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | Utah | M4.1 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Sep 6, 1994 | 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah | M4.0 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.0 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah | M4.0 | 82 km | 7 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 | 68 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1986 | EF1 | 99 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1983 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1978 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1976 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | EF0 | 50 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF0 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF0 | 95 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1953 | EF0 | 59 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 (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 36 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 106 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SANFORD (81,854 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | SANFORD | 81,854 | 87 km |
| 2017 | BRIANHEAD | 74,276 | 60 km |
| 2020 | MANGUM | 71,634 | 68 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 82 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 83 km |
| 2019 | NECK | 19,545 | 99 km |
| 1996 | JUMP | 19,411 | 70 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 87 km |
| 2006 | KOLOB | 17,036 | 40 km |
| 1995 | CEDAR POCKET | 13,397 | 99 km |
| 2005 | BLUE SPRING | 13,285 | 58 km |
| 2007 | GREENVILLE | 13,043 | 99 km |
| 2009 | MILL FLAT | 12,708 | 66 km |
| 2020 | TURKEY FARM ROAD | 11,945 | 78 km |
| 2018 | WEST VALLEY | 11,914 | 68 km |
| 2020 | PINE HOLLOW | 11,552 | 60 km |
| 2005 | DAMMERON COMPLEX (DAMMERON) | 9,393 | 81 km |
| 2005 | DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND VALLEY) | 9,382 | 82 km |
| 1996 | RACER | 9,117 | 98 km |
| 1986 | OAK GROVE | 8,532 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Orderville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.5").