Overview
Nephi, population 6,443 (2020), is a city in Central Utah.
1 sights · 5 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Nephi
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Little Sahara Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 36 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 75 mi away (major hub). Directions
Nephi is located on I-15, 84 miles south of Salt Lake City.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
Nephi was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 as Salt Creek, and it acquired its current name in 1882. It is the principal city in the Juab Valley, an agricultural area.
Get in
Nephi is located on I-15, 84 miles south of Salt Lake City.
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Nearby
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Santaquin
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Fairview
City / town · 12 listings · 22 mi away
Mount Pleasant
City / town · 8 listings · 23 mi away
Spring City
City / town · 14 listings · 24 mi away
Little Sahara Recreation Area
Park · 4 listings · 25 mi away
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