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Weather & Climate in Flaming Gorge, UT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flaming Gorge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,916 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,916 ft (2,108 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8892°N, 109.4759°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Daggett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
100 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 | 95 km | -3 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 89 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah | M4.0 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 83 km | -3 km |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 17 km E of Independence, Utah | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2000 | 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah | M3.6 | 72 km | -3 km |
| Jun 30, 1998 | 8 km NNW of Point of Rocks, Wyoming | M3.6 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Jun 25, 1994 | 12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming | M3.6 | 83 km | -3 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming | M3.5 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jul 2, 2016 | 7 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming | M3.5 | 94 km | -3 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 136 km | 13 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 96 km | -3 km |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming | M3.5 | 95 km | -2 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming | M3.5 | 82 km | -2 km |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 3 km NNW of Little America, Wyoming | M3.5 | 83 km | -2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 10, 1950 | EF2 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2006 | EF1 | 80 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2001 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2000 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1999 | EF1 | 55 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1978 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1974 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1973 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1955 | EF1 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2015 | EF0 | 16 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2009 | EF0 | 85 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2009 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2009 | EF0 | 80 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2006 | EF0 | 99 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2001 | EF0 | 11 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1999 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF0 | 23 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1997 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF0 | 96 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: NEOLA NORTH (46,909 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | NEOLA NORTH | 46,909 | 58 km |
| 2000 | WLD HORSE | 41,881 | 43 km |
| 2000 | SHEEP MT | 31,393 | 45 km |
| 2002 | MUSTANG | 20,607 | 11 km |
| 1988 | WHITEROCKS | 18,885 | 53 km |
| 2017 | DEAD DOG | 17,821 | 96 km |
| 2017 | PEEKABOO | 11,985 | 57 km |
| 2018 | LANEY RIM | 11,589 | 55 km |
| 2018 | BOONE DRAW | 8,656 | 82 km |
| 2000 | BUSTERFLAT | 8,501 | 50 km |
| 2020 | RICHARD MTN | 7,802 | 22 km |
| 1989 | UINTA CANYON | 5,834 | 61 km |
| 1988 | ZENOBIA | 5,468 | 57 km |
| 1997 | RED CREEK | 5,381 | 40 km |
| 2005 | NORTH NEOLA | 5,195 | 64 km |
| 1985 | WEYMAN | 5,058 | 30 km |
| 2002 | BEAR | 4,983 | 84 km |
| 1996 | L.D.FALLS | 4,697 | 56 km |
| 2006 | SALT WELLS BASIN | 4,581 | 44 km |
| 2005 | SHEEP CREEK WFU | 4,128 | 36 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Flaming Gorge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.5").