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. 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 5,903 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	36.5°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-6°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,903 ft (1,799 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	983/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8854°N, 112.7711°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Iron County County
Nearest Airport	Cedar City Regional (CDC) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	36.6 / 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	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.0 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
May	53°F (11°C)	0.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
August	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in

Paragonah has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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