Emigration Canyon metro township, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,465
Population
80/sq mi density
$184,722
Median Income
$100,320 per capita
$959,100
Home Value
$628,769 Zillow
$2,286
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,722 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$959,100 home value, $2,286/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Emigration Canyon metro township experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 113.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,078 ft (1,853 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7886°N, 111.7414°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 12 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Emigration Canyon metro township has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").