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Vernal, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,254
Population
2,219/sq mi density
$59,178
Median Income
$30,104 per capita
$234,200
Home Value
$284,035 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
4,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,178 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$234,200 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Vernal has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.5").