Sandy, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
94,723
Population
3,904/sq mi density
$111,242
Median Income
$50,592 per capita
$562,500
Home Value
$659,401 Zillow
$1,728
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,856 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,242 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$562,500 home value, $1,728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 81.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5717°N, 111.8499°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 16 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.6").