Weather & Climate in Duchesne, UT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Duchesne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 61% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,714 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,714 ft (1,742 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	625/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1753°N, 110.3941°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Duchesne County County
Nearest Airport	Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 29.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 1.10"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	47.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	61.5%
Unhealthy Days	5

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	31.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	130 km	-3 km
Apr 17, 2003	6 km SSW of Levan, Utah	M4.2	148 km	1 km
Mar 16, 1992	6 km S of Herriman, Utah	M4.2	144 km	12 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	61 km	-3 km
Jun 29, 2014	6 km SE of Spring City, Utah	M4.2	121 km	9 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	122 km	4 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	41 km	16 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	77 km	11 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	79 km	14 km
Jan 6, 1996	15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah	M3.9	123 km	6 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	61 km	-2 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	94 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	132 km	7 km
Feb 15, 2019	3 km SSW of Bluffdale, Utah	M3.7	136 km	9 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	89 km	4 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	79 km	-3 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	58 km	10 km
Feb 4, 2012	12 km E of Woodland Hills, Utah	M3.6	96 km	13 km
Jun 3, 1992	14 km NW of Orangeville, Utah	M3.6	115 km	3 km
Jul 11, 1992	12 km NW of Orangeville, Utah	M3.6	114 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	9 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	44 km	2.1 mi	0
Sep 3, 1999	EF1	77 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1955	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 26, 2010	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	59 km	2.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	13 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 2001	EF0	74 km	0.5 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 1990	EF0	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 1990	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1988	EF0	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1984	EF0	28 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST FORK	106,432	50 km
2018	POLE CREEK	102,426	99 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	42 km
2007	NEOLA NORTH	46,909	54 km
2012	SEELEY	44,626	91 km
2018	COAL HOLLOW	30,239	83 km
1988	WHITEROCKS	18,885	58 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	82 km
2021	BEAR	12,660	65 km
2017	TANK HOLLOW	11,003	75 km
2021	BENNION CREEK	8,314	79 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	39 km
2003	CHERRY CREEK 2	6,443	89 km
1989	UINTA CANYON	5,834	58 km
2005	NORTH NEOLA	5,195	47 km
2018	MURDOCK	5,169	68 km
1985	WEYMAN	5,058	91 km
2016	BOX CANYON	4,479	82 km
2002	COUNTY LINE	4,298	88 km
2010	MOONWATER POINT	4,200	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in

Duchesne has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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