Weather & Climate in Neola, UT

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

Neola 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. 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,039 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,039 ft (1,841 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	98/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4348°N, 110.0308°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Duchesne County County
Nearest Airport	Vernal Regional (VEL) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"

76% below US avg

Snowfall 30.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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

271 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	103 km	-3 km
Jan 30, 2000	8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming	M4.3	121 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2000	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M4.2	103 km	-3 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	95 km	4 km
May 25, 2016	15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah	M4.0	53 km	16 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	59 km	11 km
May 1, 2025	4 km WNW of Independence, Utah	M3.9	109 km	14 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	107 km	7 km
Feb 6, 1991	7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah	M3.8	136 km	5 km
Feb 5, 1998	7 km N of Helper, Utah	M3.8	103 km	-2 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	69 km	4 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	58 km	-3 km
Jun 9, 2021	17 km E of Independence, Utah	M3.7	88 km	10 km
Feb 4, 2012	12 km E of Woodland Hills, Utah	M3.6	134 km	13 km
Nov 11, 2000	14 km SE of Jensen, Utah	M3.6	70 km	-3 km
Aug 11, 1992	4 km N of Sunnyside, Utah	M3.6	99 km	6 km
Jun 25, 1994	12 km NE of Little America, Wyoming	M3.6	133 km	-3 km
Jun 30, 1999	5 km SSW of Snyderville, Utah	M3.6	133 km	13 km
Jan 21, 1993	17 km E of Kenilworth, Utah	M3.6	94 km	1 km
Mar 7, 2009	9 km NNE of Granger, Wyoming	M3.5	138 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993	EF3	34 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2022	EF2	86 km	2.1 mi	0
May 10, 1950	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2006	EF1	89 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1999	EF1	43 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1955	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 2015	EF0	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2009	EF0	93 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	39 km	2.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 2001	EF0	61 km	2.0 mi	0
May 5, 1999	EF0	85 km	1.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 1990	EF0	19 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 1990	EF0	45 km	0.2 mi	0
May 30, 1989	EF0	100 km	0.5 mi	0
May 29, 1988	EF0	20 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1984	EF0	32 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	52 km
2018	DOLLAR RIDGE	69,817	80 km
2007	NEOLA NORTH	46,909	14 km
2002	MUSTANG	20,607	79 km
1988	WHITEROCKS	18,885	16 km
2002	GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK)	14,245	76 km
2000	BUSTERFLAT	8,501	99 km
2020	RICHARD MTN	7,802	90 km
2012	CHURCH CAMP	7,016	80 km
1989	UINTA CANYON	5,834	26 km
1988	ZENOBIA	5,468	98 km
2005	NORTH NEOLA	5,195	6 km
2018	MURDOCK	5,169	75 km
1985	WEYMAN	5,058	51 km
1996	L.D.FALLS	4,697	98 km
2016	BOX CANYON	4,479	92 km
2005	SHEEP CREEK WFU	4,128	49 km
1988	HOME	3,450	95 km
2009	MELLEN	3,399	95 km
2014	TAYLOR MOUNTAIN ROAD	2,965	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
November	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Neola has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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