Aurora, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Sevier County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
881
Population
937/sq mi density
$92,321
Median Income
$38,673 per capita
$272,600
Home Value
$342,476 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,321 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,183 ft (1,580 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9201°N, 111.9335°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sevier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.1 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 49 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.4").