Weather & Climate in Scipio, UT

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

Scipio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,304 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,304 ft (1,617 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	418/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2491°N, 112.1044°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Juab County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 29.6"

Wettest Month (May) 1.42"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	69.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

806 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	144 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	113 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	118 km	12 km
Jun 24, 1992	30 km WSW of Emery, Utah	M4.3	70 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	34 km	1 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	134 km	12 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	75 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	122 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	140 km	6 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	78 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	66 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	133 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	70 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	145 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	107 km	6 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	137 km	14 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	125 km	12 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	146 km	6 km
Apr 10, 1998	3 km ENE of Milford, Utah	M3.9	120 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	41 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	24 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	26 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	39 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	28 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	72 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	42 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	24 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 (46 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	46 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	192 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	58 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	24 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	95 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	35 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	54 km
2012	WOOD HOLLOW	46,763	72 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	77 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	92 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	92 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	64 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	74 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST)	28,774	65 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	28 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	63 km
2018	BALD MOUNTAIN	21,016	83 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	43 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	82 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	33 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
June	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in

Scipio has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.8").

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