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Ophir, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
26
Population
200/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ophir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,522 ft (1,988 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3701°N, 112.2560°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 32 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Ophir has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (1.2").