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Gunnison, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Sanpete County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,537
Population
738/sq mi density
$66,111
Median Income
$15,562 per capita
$247,600
Home Value
$296,415 Zillow
$1,049
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,111 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$247,600 home value, $1,049/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gunnison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,162 ft (1,573 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1569°N, 111.8135°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sanpete County County |
| Nearest Airport | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 63 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Gunnison has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.7").