Dinosaur, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Uintah County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
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
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,086 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,200 home value, $879/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dinosaur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Dinosaur has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.7").