Moab, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Grand County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,316
Population
1,105/sq mi density
$55,333
Median Income
$34,350 per capita
$478,700
Home Value
$581,076 Zillow
$945
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
734
Violent Crime/100K
1,198 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,333 median income, 5.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$478,700 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
734 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Moab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,045 ft (1,233 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5701°N, 109.5478°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Grand County County |
| Nearest Airport | Canyonlands Regional (CNY) 17 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Moab has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.4").