Santa Clara, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Washington County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
7,891
Population
1,302/sq mi density
$93,083
Median Income
$38,516 per capita
$509,600
Home Value
$526,876 Zillow
$1,912
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$509,600 home value, $1,912/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,760 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1314°N, 113.6566°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 96 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 40°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.2").