White Mesa, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · San Juan County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
74
Population
5/sq mi density
$53,839
Median Income
$35,261 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,839 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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 | 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
White Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").