Farr West, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Davis County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
7,881 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$111,875 Median Income $38,696 per capita
$509,100 Home Value $638,234 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,875 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$509,100 home value, $756/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Farr West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 107.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation4,251 ft (1,296 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density1,331/sq mi
Coordinates41.3015°N, 112.0318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDavis County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 107.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.9%
Unhealthy Days15

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 16, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 61 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 149 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 91 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 147 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 122 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 149 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 60 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 61 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 147 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 45 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 148 km
Jun 30, 2006 12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 133 km
Jan 3, 2021 10 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.2 149 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 63 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 94 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 65 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 63 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 147 km
Sep 9, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 149 km
Sep 11, 2017 11 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999 EF2 65 km 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 7 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 16 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 47 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 5 km 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 53 km 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 82 km 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 67 km 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 81 km 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 77 km 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG POLE (41,579 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 BIG POLE 41,579 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 48 km
1995 REDLAM 35,405 98 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 82 km
1995 PUDDLE VALLEY 31,249 89 km
2013 STATE 31,011 85 km
2007 MONARCH 25,046 80 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 67 km
2005 SALLY 19,726 74 km
1996 SILVER HILL 17,137 80 km
2007 KIMBELL 16,949 85 km
2000 CASTLEROCK 16,718 65 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 52 km
2011 LAKESIDE 16,165 79 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 45 km
2000 HOGUP 14,688 100 km
2018 GORING 14,538 67 km
2020 TABBY CANYON 14,330 64 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 97 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Farr West has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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