Flaming Gorge, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Daggett County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
55
Population
24/sq mi density
$36,964
Median Income
$26,089 per capita
$285,000
Home Value
$389,412 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 9.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$285,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Flaming Gorge 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 Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,916 ft (2,108 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8892°N, 109.4759°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Daggett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 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)
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 |
Flaming Gorge 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").