Weather & Climate in Sigurd, UT

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

Sigurd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,245 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.8°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,245 ft (1,599 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	423/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8662°N, 111.9631°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sevier County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.02"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.8 / 100
Community Resilience	56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

837 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	114 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	76 km	11 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	85 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	71 km	1 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	117 km	15 km
Jul 19, 2001	31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah	M4.2	39 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	79 km	9 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	138 km	-3 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	110 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	122 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2019	28 km W of Kanosh, Utah	M4.1	70 km	1 km
Feb 20, 2019	8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	48 km	8 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	95 km	6 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	145 km	22 km
Feb 23, 2001	12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah	M4.0	53 km	2 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	109 km	7 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	99 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2020	10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	101 km	12 km
Aug 18, 2007	35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	145 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002	EF2	53 km	2.7 mi	0
Nov 2, 1967	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	42 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF1	21 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1964	EF1	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1957	EF1	12 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2005	EF0	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 12, 2002	EF0	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2002	EF0	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF0	97 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1996	EF0	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 7, 1991	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF0	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 19, 1984	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 1984	EF0	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 1982	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 1966	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF0	42 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 (48 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Rock Desert	Volcanic field	1,800 m (5,906 ft)	1290	48 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	156 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	70 km
2012	CLAY SPRINGS	107,391	68 km
2020	CANAL	74,897	79 km
1999	RAILROAD	64,598	99 km
1996	SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS)	46,576	58 km
2010	TWITCHELL CANYON	42,956	63 km
1986	TWINPEAKS	34,633	59 km
2006	DOG VALLEY	28,992	56 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON)	28,159	72 km
2007	SALT CREEK	26,924	97 km
1996	LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE)	18,360	83 km
2018	TRAIL MOUNTAIN	18,342	91 km
2012	GREASE	16,155	73 km
1996	ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE)	15,638	33 km
2005	WEST GILSON	15,483	91 km
2000	OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD)	15,208	87 km
1996	CUNNINGHAM	14,866	77 km
2006	DEVILS DEN	13,680	66 km
1995	LAVA RIDGE	12,391	65 km
2022	HALFWAY HILL	12,145	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
August	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in

Sigurd has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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