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Murray, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
49,904
Population
4,057/sq mi density
$87,864
Median Income
$46,243 per capita
$470,200
Home Value
$544,102 Zillow
$1,447
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
439
Violent Crime/100K
5,822 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,864 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$470,200 home value, $1,447/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Murray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 81.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,337 ft (1,322 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6507°N, 111.8866°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Murray has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").