Provo, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Utah County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
114,303
Population
2,729/sq mi density
$62,800
Median Income
$26,755 per capita
$437,100
Home Value
$480,829 Zillow
$1,152
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,281 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$437,100 home value, $1,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Provo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2453°N, 111.6451°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Utah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in |
Provo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").