Edited sentence: Although Utah as a whole only averages 2-3 tornadoes per year, Manti was hit directly by an F2 tornado on September 8, 2002.However, summer, which is the driest seasion, primarily relies on precipitation from scattered diurnal thunderstorm activity and the Gulf of California monsoon.Its high elevation means that the climate is cooler than other populated areas of Utah, especially during summer.Manti is located in a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters.Pacific storms move through the region from October through May and spring is the wettest season.Precipitation averages 12.70 inches and snowfall 52.2 inches.Remarkably, no one was injured or killed in the incident.Summers highs average in the mid-80s°F, with winter highs in the mid-30s°F.The record high temperature is 110°F (43°C), set on August 6, 1895, while the record low is -27°F (-33°C), set on January 22, 1937.The tornado was on the ground for 15 minutes and managed to cause $2 million in damage as it tore through southeastern Manti.Winter and spring see frequent snowfall.Winter lows, however, dip to around 15-20°F