Santaquin, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Sanpete County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
15,391
Population
1,459/sq mi density
$95,175
Median Income
$29,289 per capita
$434,700
Home Value
$494,691 Zillow
$1,165
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,175 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$434,700 home value, $1,165/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Santaquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 55.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9699°N, 111.7944°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sanpete County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Santaquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.7").