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Fort Duchesne, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
375
Population
53/sq mi density
$40,052
Median Income
$46,984 per capita
$167,000
Home Value
$342,275 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
822
Violent Crime/100K
3,547 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,052 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$167,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
822 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Duchesne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2818°N, 109.8772°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uintah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 22 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Fort Duchesne has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and December the driest (0.4").