Lapoint, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
49
Population
74/sq mi density
$156,700
Home Value
$342,275 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lapoint 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. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,555 ft (1,693 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4042°N, 109.7970°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uintah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
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) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Lapoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.9") and July the driest (0.3").