Vernal, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,254
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$59,178
Median Income
$30,104 per capita
$234,200
Home Value
$297,882 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
280
Violent Crime/100K
3,079 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$59,178 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$234,200 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4517°N, 109.5380°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uintah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 2 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Vernal has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and November the driest (0.4").