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Samak, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Wasatch County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
115 Population 47/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Samak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 96.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,454 ft (2,272 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.6389°N, 111.2413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWasatch County County
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International (SLC)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 96.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.9 on May 1, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 72 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 120 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 71 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 70 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 144 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 138 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 70 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 74 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 71 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 70 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 104 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 134 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 53 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 72 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 72 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 70 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 36 km
May 4, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M3.9 144 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NE of Magna, Utah M3.9 70 km
Feb 5, 1998 7 km N of Helper, Utah M3.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 11, 1999 EF2 54 km 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 60 km 0
May 10, 1950 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 63 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 68 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 61 km 0
May 3, 1993 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 25, 1991 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 8, 1989 EF1 56 km 0
Mar 2, 1989 EF1 73 km 0
Jan 10, 1989 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 54 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 77 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 66 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 80 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 88 km
2016 WEST ANTELOPE 15,483 87 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 50 km
2020 KNOLLS 12,948 71 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 70 km
2019 GOOSE POINT 9,186 80 km
2001 BEEF HOLLOW 9,062 66 km
2007 MM COMPLEX 8,767 72 km
1999 WEST MOUNTAIN II 8,476 79 km
2021 BENNION CREEK 8,314 89 km
1996 SOLDIER PASS 8,010 73 km
2003 CASCADE II 7,943 33 km
2001 MOLLIE 7,850 88 km
2012 CHURCH CAMP 7,016 96 km
1998 FAUST 6,957 94 km
2003 CHERRY CREEK 2 6,443 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Wettest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Samak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (1.1").

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