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Dinosaur, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Uintah County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
614
Population
660/sq mi density
$51,086
Median Income
$10,834 per capita
$23,200
Home Value
$221,429 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
163
Violent Crime/100K
409 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,086 median income, 31.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,200 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dinosaur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,875 ft (1,791 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2399°N, 109.0068°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uintah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0499 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Dinosaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.5").