La Sal, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Grand County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
251
Population
5/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
La Sal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,789 ft (2,069 m) |
| Area | 47.6 sq mi (123.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3011°N, 109.2657°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Grand County County |
| Nearest Airport | Canyonlands Regional (CNY) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
La Sal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.7").