Weather & Climate in Redmond, UT

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

Redmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,113 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,113 ft (1,558 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	822/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0053°N, 111.8672°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sanpete County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 52.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.0 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

836 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	131 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	94 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	103 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	37 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	56 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	134 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	41 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	61 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	121 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	127 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	139 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	82 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	62 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	112 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	67 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	127 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	87 km	6 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	127 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	117 km	12 km
Apr 14, 2010	30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.9	128 km	13 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	36 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	25 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	38 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	6 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	15 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	79 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	61 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	28 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	25 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	55 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	173 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	83 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH)	161,203	89 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	58 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	68 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	87 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	85 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	72 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	90 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	80 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	69 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	70 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	92 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	60 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	80 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	68 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	75 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	66 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	47 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	79 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
February	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Redmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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