Monticello, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · San Juan County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,941
Population
579/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$27,057 per capita
$307,900
Home Value
$334,197 Zillow
$1,065
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$307,900 home value, $1,065/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8685°N, 109.3362°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Canyonlands Regional (CNY) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0512 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.5").