Silver Summit, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,574
Population
140/sq mi density
$235,329
Median Income
$116,330 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$1,565,742 Zillow
$2,697
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$235,329 median income, 8.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,697/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Summit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 152.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,512 ft (1,985 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7489°N, 111.5139°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 24 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Silver Summit has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (1.2").