Highland, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
19,625
Population
2,258/sq mi density
$178,662
Median Income
$59,252 per capita
$846,900
Home Value
$974,274 Zillow
$2,100
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$178,662 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$846,900 home value, $2,100/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 74.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,877 ft (1,487 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4276°N, 111.7956°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 27 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 (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Highland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").