Weather & Climate in Paragonah, UT

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

Paragonah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. 83% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,903 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation5,903 ft (1,799 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates37.8854°N, 112.7711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyIron County County
Nearest AirportCedar City Regional (CDC)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 2, 1992 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah M5.9 108 km 14 km
Apr 20, 1991 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.6 21 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 47 km 20 km
Jan 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah M4.4 45 km 12 km
Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 149 km 10 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 146 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2008 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada M4.3 149 km 0 km
Jan 15, 2016 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah M4.2 109 km 1 km
Jun 30, 2019 6 km E of Panaca, Nevada M4.2 136 km 3 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 41 km -3 km
Apr 12, 2012 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah M4.2 59 km 15 km
Jun 29, 1992 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah M4.2 43 km 7 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 143 km 7 km
Jan 28, 2014 37 km W of Veyo, Utah M4.1 134 km 7 km
Jan 4, 2010 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah M4.1 40 km 9 km
Oct 22, 1999 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.1 23 km 6 km
Jul 4, 2015 Utah M4.1 27 km 3 km
Apr 14, 2019 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah M4.1 99 km 1 km
Feb 20, 2019 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 98 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 30 km 0.8 mi 0
May 30, 1986 EF1 81 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 1978 EF1 50 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 26, 2016 EF0 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2011 EF0 96 km 1.1 mi 0
May 24, 2009 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 2001 EF0 61 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 8, 2000 EF0 31 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1998 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 21, 1992 EF0 44 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 7, 1991 EF0 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1984 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1967 EF0 27 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 14, 1953 EF0 60 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 (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 35 km
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 123 km
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 170 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 89 km
2002 SANFORD 81,854 53 km
2017 BRIANHEAD 74,276 13 km
1996 SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS) 46,576 89 km
2010 TWITCHELL CANYON 42,956 70 km
2006 DOG VALLEY 28,992 91 km
2020 ANTELOPE 20,624 89 km
2012 BABOON 20,453 36 km
2019 NECK 19,545 37 km
2006 KOLOB 17,036 79 km
1996 CUNNINGHAM 14,866 63 km
2021 FLATT 14,611 92 km
2005 BLUE SPRING 13,285 76 km
2007 GREENVILLE 13,043 29 km
2009 MILL FLAT 12,708 70 km
1995 LAVA RIDGE 12,391 93 km
2018 WEST VALLEY 11,914 73 km
1996 HONEY BOY 11,113 51 km
1987 NEGRO MAG 10,608 70 km
1994 MILFORDBEN 10,338 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Paragonah has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 19°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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