Whiterocks, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Uintah County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
100
Population
43/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiterocks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,064 ft (1,848 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4721°N, 109.9412°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Uintah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 23 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Whiterocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.4") and November the driest (0.5").