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Altamont, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Duchesne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
390
Population
1,857/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$19,507 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$326,888 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
822
Violent Crime/100K
3,547 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
822 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,391 ft (1,948 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3590°N, 110.2880°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Duchesne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0509 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.8 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.7").