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American Fork, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
35,312
Population
3,100/sq mi density
$95,823
Median Income
$37,710 per capita
$467,900
Home Value
$520,861 Zillow
$1,665
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
685 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,823 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$467,900 home value, $1,665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
American Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3779°N, 111.7951°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Utah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
American Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (1.0").