Duchesne, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Duchesne County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,744
Population
625/sq mi density
$78,854
Median Income
$27,220 per capita
$216,700
Home Value
$343,010 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,854 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Duchesne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,714 ft (1,742 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1753°N, 110.3941°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Duchesne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Duchesne has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and November the driest (0.5").