About Spanish Fork City Council

Spanish Fork City Council

Spanish Fork, a city located in central Utah, is situated in the south-central portion of Utah County. The topography of the area slopes gently upward from Utah Lake to the northwest and extends to the southerly end of the Wasatch Mountains in the southeast. Elevations range from approximately 4500 feet in the northwest to 5200 feet in the far southeast foothills. A slightly steeper rise interrupts this topography in the southeast portion of the grid-patterned streets of the City, which then flattens out to form a more gentle sloping bench area stretching to the foothills in the east. From the plateau of the east bench, there is a steep drop of approximately 60 feet down to the Spanish Fork River floodplain below at the southerly edge of the community.

The climate of Spanish Fork is characterized by four distinct seasons. Summers are warm to hot with little moisture, while fall brings pleasant temperatures and increasing cloudiness and precipitation from Pacific storms. Winters are fairly cold and snowy, with occasional foggy periods caused by high-pressure inversions.

Spring brings warmer temperatures and is usually the wettest season, making it more susceptible to flooding, especially if heavy winter snowpack in the mountains combines with warm and/or wet conditions.

Canyon breezes blow from the southeast on many nights and mornings throughout the year, helping to keep the air clean and pollution-free.

Overall, Spanish Fork offers a diverse landscape with varying elevations and weather patterns throughout each season. This unique combination makes it an ideal place for residents who enjoy experiencing all four seasons distinctly while also appreciating natural beauty and outdoor activities that come with living near both mountains and waterways.