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Weather & Climate in Tropic, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tropic has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,388 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,388 ft (1,947 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6331°N, 112.0880°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
678 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 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah | M4.6 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah | M4.4 | 78 km | 12 km |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah | M4.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 98 km | -3 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 21 km | 15 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah | M4.2 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | Utah | M4.1 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah | M4.1 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 1994 | 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah | M4.0 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah | M4.0 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah | M3.9 | 114 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 22, 2016 | EF1 | 38 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1978 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF0 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1992 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1991 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1984 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 52 km |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 153 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 167 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 | 35 km |
| 2017 | BRIANHEAD | 74,276 | 56 km |
| 2020 | MANGUM | 71,634 | 98 km |
| 2010 | TWITCHELL CANYON | 42,956 | 99 km |
| 2012 | BABOON | 20,453 | 100 km |
| 2007 | GREENVILLE | 13,043 | 79 km |
| 2020 | PINE HOLLOW | 11,552 | 72 km |
| 1996 | WILDCAT | 8,249 | 87 km |
| 2012 | SHINGLE | 8,122 | 48 km |
| 2019 | FALL RX 2019 LANGDON/BIG TABLE/COLLINS/SMITH CYN | 7,851 | 89 km |
| 1989 | UINTA FLAT | 7,709 | 42 km |
| 2018 | SOUTH MONROE RX | 7,442 | 84 km |
| 2023 | THOMPSON RIDGE | 6,815 | 66 km |
| 2016 | BRIGGS | 6,805 | 84 km |
| 2007 | DAKOTA HILL | 6,419 | 77 km |
| 2002 | BIG WASH | 5,864 | 73 km |
| 1996 | POLE CREEK | 5,813 | 70 km |
| 2018 | BLACK MOUNTAIN | 5,431 | 91 km |
| 1997 | COGSWELL POINT | 4,705 | 75 km |
| 2013 | BLACK MOUNTAIN | 4,603 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tropic has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").