Hurricane, Utah
Hurricane is a city of 22,771 people in Washington County, Utah, founded in 1896.
Why visit Hurricane
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 24 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Coral Cliffs Cinema 8, Hurricane Canal, Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge and Quail Creek State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in Hurricane
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hurricane
Hurricane is a city in Washington County, Utah, United States. Its population was 20,036 as of the 2020 United States Census estimates. The Hurricane valley makes up the easternmost part of the St. George metropolitan area. Hurricane contains peach and pecan orchards.
From the Wikipedia article Hurricane, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do24
12 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks17
Hurricane Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Canal in Washington County, Utah, United States of America
Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic bridge in Washington County, Utah, United States
Leeds Tithing Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic building in Leeds, Utah
Wells Fargo and Company Express Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Bank building in Leeds, United States of America
38 LA-SL Quail Creek
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Transcontinental Airmail Arrow used to indicate the direction to the next beacon. These arrows, located by a rotating light tower and a...
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Sand Hollow Resort
Golf course · 3.6 mi
18 hole Par 72 Championship Course & 9 hole Par 36 Links Course & 9 hole Pitch & Putt Wee Course
5625 West Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane
Hurricane Valley Pioneer Heritage Park
Park · 4.3 mi
35 West State Street, Hurricane
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Las Lupitas Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.0 mi
460 West State Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Siam Sapp Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 3.6 mi
847 West State Street, Hurricane
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Yokoso Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 mi
88 North 3400 West, Hurricane
Fr-Sa 15:00-21:00; Su-Th 15:00-20:00
River Rock Roasting Co.
Cafe · 5.6 mi
394 South State Street, La Verkin
Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Prospector's Place
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Sandwich · 3.5 mi
982 West State Street, Hurricane
13 more on the map.
History
Hurricane was first settled in 1896 and received its name after a whirlwind blew the top off a buggy in which Erastus Snow was riding. Snow exclaimed, "Well, that was a Hurricane. We'll name this 'Hurricane Hill'." The community was settled as part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's (LDS Church) President Brigham Young's "Cotton Mission", intended to establish the southern end of Utah for agricultural purposes. The town once operated a large peach and apricot orchard for the LDS Church and is historically known for small farms of peaches, pecans, and pistachio nuts.
The 1992 St. George earthquake destroyed three houses and various utilities, causing about US$1 million in damage.
From the History section of Hurricane, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay29
Days Inn by Wyndham Hurricane/Zion National Park Area
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
40 North 2600 West, Hurricane
Churches and places of worship12
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
320 North 3400 West, Hurricane
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.5 mi
667 South 700 West, Hurricane
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare1
Map of Hurricane
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 1.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 68°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 67°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Verkin (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-06-20: Forsyth Fire (Fire)
- 2020-07-13: Veyo West Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-21: Saddle Fire (Fire)
- 2012-11-03: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Leeds 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Washington 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- La Verkin 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Toquerville 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Virgin 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- St. George 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Apple Valley 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Santa Clara 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Cedar City 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Mesquite 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hurricaneutah, John Bonzo, CC BY 3.0
- Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge, Brian C. Grogan, Public domain
- Wells Fargo Silver Reef HABS UT1pv, P. Kent Fairbanks, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Leeds Utah Tithing Office, Ntsimp, CC0
- Hurricane Canal into cliff, Jack Boucher, Public domain
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