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Weather & Climate in Torrey, UT

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

Torrey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°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 8.4 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 6,899 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,899 ft (2,103 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates38.3073°N, 111.4271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportCanyonlands Regional (CNY)
96 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience56.1 / 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

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

Apr 20, 1991 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.6 122 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2011 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah M4.6 80 km 11 km
Jan 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah M4.4 96 km 12 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 54 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 139 km 1 km
Apr 12, 2012 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah M4.2 80 km 15 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 49 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 126 km 9 km
Oct 22, 1999 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah M4.1 117 km 6 km
Jul 4, 2015 Utah M4.1 104 km 3 km
Apr 14, 2019 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah M4.1 127 km 1 km
Feb 20, 2019 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 105 km 8 km
Sep 6, 1994 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah M4.0 82 km 6 km
Jan 26, 1991 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah M4.0 75 km 22 km
Feb 23, 2001 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 107 km 2 km
Jan 30, 1998 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah M4.0 102 km 7 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 104 km 6 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 M3.9 102 km 6 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 43 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 4, 1993 EF1 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 31, 1978 EF1 80 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF1 71 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1964 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1957 EF1 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF0 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 7, 1991 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1984 EF0 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1984 EF0 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 46 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 46 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1969 EF0 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1967 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
May 9, 1966 EF0 85 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 (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 119 km
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SANFORD (81,854 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 SANFORD 81,854 77 km
2010 TWITCHELL CANYON 42,956 93 km
2003 BULLDOG 31,578 74 km
1996 ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE) 15,638 92 km
2022 HALFWAY HILL 12,145 98 km
2019 FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN 7,851 56 km
2018 SOUTH MONROE RX 7,442 55 km
2023 THOMPSON RIDGE 6,815 88 km
2016 BRIGGS 6,805 90 km
1996 POLE CREEK 5,813 82 km
2022 OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX 5,686 61 km
2007 JUNGLE 4,922 93 km
2018 WILLOW PATCH 4,592 59 km
2003 LONESOME BEAVER 4,551 60 km
2004 SIX MILE 4,100 100 km
2023 OLD WOMAN SOUTH RX 3,847 55 km
2016 SAND LEDGES 3,242 55 km
2023 FY24/25 SIGNAL PEAK RX UNIT 6 7 AND 8 3,039 63 km
2019 SKULL FLAT 2 2,530 94 km
2016 PORCUPINE 2,492 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Torrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.7").

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