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White Mesa, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · San Juan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
74
Population
5/sq mi density
$53,839
Median Income
$35,261 per capita
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
2,451 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,839 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,275 ft (1,608 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4596°N, 109.4600°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
White Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").