Erda, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,294
Population
82/sq mi density
$153,068
Median Income
$40,615 per capita
$600,700
Home Value
$739,994 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$153,068 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$600,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Erda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 75.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,322 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (49.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6181°N, 112.3089°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 21 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 | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Erda has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.7").