Koosharem, UT Climate


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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Sevier County / Koosharem / Zip Codes
Koosharem, UT has a mild climate throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry with temperatures typically ranging between 75-90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures usually hovering around 25-40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 16 to 20 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of snowfall from November through March. Overall, Koosharem's climate provides a comfortable setting to enjoy its many outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hunting and hiking.

Koosharem, Utah gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Koosharem averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 256 sunny days per year in Koosharem. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Koosharem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Koosharem is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.2 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Koosharem, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKoosharem, UtahUnited States
  9.3 in.38.1 in.
  22.9 in.27.8 in.
  72.9 days106.2 days
  256 days205 days
  90.8°85.8°
  15.8°21.7°
  7.17
  4.94.3
  6919 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Koosharem with an average high temperature of 90.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Koosharem, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Koosharem are September, May and June.
In Koosharem, there are 41.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Koosharem with an average of 15.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Koosharem, there are 166.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Utah.
In Koosharem, there are 6.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is very low in Koosharem, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
October is the wettest month in Koosharem with 1.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.3 inches in Koosharem means that it is drier than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Koosharem with 7.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 72.9 rainy days annually in Koosharem, which is about average compared to other places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 22.9 inches in Koosharem means that it is less snowy than most places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Koosharem with 5.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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