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Charleston, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Wasatch County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
484
Population
160/sq mi density
$93,875
Median Income
$60,539 per capita
$672,300
Home Value
$1,062,593 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$672,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 75.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,491 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4673°N, 111.4595°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Wasatch County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (1.0").