Weather & Climate in Scenic, AZ

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

Scenic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 89°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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,802 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,802 ft (549 m)
Area	16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7936°N, 114.0128°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"

84% below US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
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

590 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	57 km	14 km
May 22, 2015	37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M5.3	80 km	4 km
Aug 4, 1992	22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.6	98 km	5 km
May 16, 2004	30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.5	91 km	0 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	128 km	20 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	48 km	10 km
Jun 20, 2006	45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.4	76 km	0 km
Mar 24, 2002	41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada	M4.3	95 km	9 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	65 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	80 km	1 km
Jan 2, 1998	9 km S of Alamo, Nevada	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2019	6 km E of Panaca, Nevada	M4.2	114 km	3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	127 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	124 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	60 km	7 km
Nov 8, 2009	32 km S of Caliente, Nevada	M4.1	71 km	0 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	123 km	9 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	60 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2025	40 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada	M4.0	77 km	4 km
Jun 11, 2007	27 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M3.9	77 km	4 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
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	95 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	93 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	81 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	36 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	53 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 30, 1990	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF0	79 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 (91 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	91 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	148 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	56 km
2005	DELAMAR	172,390	87 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (MEADOW VALLEY)	150,019	68 km
2020	MEADOW VALLEY	59,254	69 km
2005	WESTSIDE COMPLEX	58,767	43 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	35 km
2005	COW	44,460	27 km
2005	FORK	43,665	65 km
1994	GREGERSON	41,233	89 km
2012	DEL FIRE	39,029	90 km
2020	BASIN	38,588	30 km
2005	TWEEDY POINT	36,126	36 km
2012	HOBBLE COMPLEX	35,205	37 km
2004	HAWKINS	34,259	78 km
2003	APEX	31,000	43 km
1993	MEADOW	30,199	69 km
2005	MT BANGS COMPLEX	29,605	12 km
2005	SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP)	27,560	50 km
2006	BULL COMPLEX	27,458	67 km
2005	TANK COMPLEX	24,268	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
June	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	89°F (31°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
August	87°F (31°C)	0.8 in
September	80°F (26°C)	0.6 in
October	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Scenic has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 45°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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