Dutch John, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Daggett County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
17 Population 3/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dutch John experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation6,516 ft (1,986 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.9271°N, 109.4031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDaggett County County
Nearest AirportVernal Regional (VEL)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 43.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 96 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 71 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 90 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 116 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 93 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 102 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 92 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 87 km
Nov 11, 2000 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah M3.6 75 km
Jun 30, 1998 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming M3.6 104 km
Jun 25, 1994 12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming M3.6 81 km
Jul 2, 2016 7 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 93 km
Mar 7, 2009 9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 93 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 131 km
May 13, 1993 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.5 96 km
Feb 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.5 93 km
Dec 10, 1999 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado M3.5 81 km
Apr 23, 2025 2 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 80 km
Aug 10, 2025 3 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming M3.5 82 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming M3.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1950 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 26, 2006 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 20, 2001 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2000 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 3, 1999 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 31, 1978 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 27, 1974 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 9, 1973 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 1, 1955 EF1 53 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 16, 2015 EF0 17 km 0
Aug 15, 2009 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 6, 2009 EF0 54 km 0
Jul 30, 2006 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 17 km 0
Jul 30, 1999 EF0 89 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 10, 1997 EF0 53 km 0
Jul 8, 1990 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEOLA NORTH (46,909 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 NEOLA NORTH 46,909 65 km
2000 WLD HORSE 41,881 38 km
2000 SHEEP MT 31,393 39 km
2002 MUSTANG 20,607 4 km
1988 WHITEROCKS 18,885 60 km
2017 DEAD DOG 17,821 96 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 52 km
2018 LANEY RIM 11,589 47 km
2018 BOONE DRAW 8,656 77 km
2000 BUSTERFLAT 8,501 47 km
2020 RICHARD MTN 7,802 14 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 69 km
1988 ZENOBIA 5,468 55 km
1997 RED CREEK 5,381 32 km
2005 NORTH NEOLA 5,195 71 km
1985 WEYMAN 5,058 37 km
2002 BEAR 4,983 82 km
1996 L.D.FALLS 4,697 54 km
2006 SALT WELLS BASIN 4,581 37 km
2005 SHEEP CREEK WFU 4,128 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in

Dutch John has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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