Cedar Fort, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
174
Population
8/sq mi density
$102,500
Median Income
$48,645 per capita
$516,700
Home Value
$509,644 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$516,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Fort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,349 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3414°N, 112.1086°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 43 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.92 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in |
Cedar Fort has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.7").