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Salt Lake City, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
203,888
Population
1,839/sq mi density
$74,925
Median Income
$49,642 per capita
$495,700
Home Value
$565,484 Zillow
$1,343
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
315 sunny days/yr
712
Violent Crime/100K
5,657 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,925 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$495,700 home value, $1,343/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Lake City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 77.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7769°N, 111.9310°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 3 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)
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 | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in |
Salt Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.8").