Weather & Climate in Santa Clara, UT

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

Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 87°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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 2,760 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,760 ft (841 m)
Area	5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density	1,302/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1314°N, 113.6566°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

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

715 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	15 km	14 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	90 km	4 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	130 km	10 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	117 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	106 km	0 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	81 km	20 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	52 km	10 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	91 km	0 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	125 km	9 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	62 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	48 km	1 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	93 km	3 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	134 km	5 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	78 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	75 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	47 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	74 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	134 km	6 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	74 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	132 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 1986	EF1	60 km	3.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	64 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	70 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	43 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 23, 1998	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	28 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	22 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (96 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	96 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	101 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	59 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY)	150,019	85 km
2020	MEADOW VALLEY	59,254	84 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	23 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	15 km
2005	COW	44,460	63 km
2020	BASIN	38,588	66 km
2005	TWEEDY POINT	36,126	61 km
2012	HOBBLE COMPLEX	35,205	57 km
2004	HAWKINS	34,259	43 km
2003	APEX	31,000	15 km
1993	MEADOW	30,199	84 km
2005	MT BANGS COMPLEX	29,605	55 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP)	27,560	98 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	40 km
2005	TANK COMPLEX	24,268	91 km
2007	BLACK ROCK GULCH	21,639	38 km
1999	JUMPSPRING	19,621	57 km
2006	COVE MOUNTAIN	17,746	29 km
2004	SQUARE COMPLEX	17,413	30 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
March	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
June	80°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	87°F (30°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	0.9 in
September	75°F (24°C)	0.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 41°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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