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La Sal, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Grand County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
251
Population
5/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
195
Violent Crime/100K
3,429 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. 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 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
La Sal has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.6").