Oak City, UT Climate


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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Millard County / Oak City / Zip Codes
Oak City, UT has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach highs in the 90s, while during winter temperatures rarely dip below freezing. The area typically receives an average of 15 inches of rainfall annually. Snowfall can occur in late fall and early spring, but it is generally light and does not accumulate on the ground for long periods of time. Oak City enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for outdoor recreational activities.

Oak City, Utah gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Oak City averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 252 sunny days per year in Oak City. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Oak City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8 Summer - 5.4 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Oak City, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOak City, UtahUnited States
  10.9 in.38.1 in.
  30.2 in.27.8 in.
  60.8 days106.2 days
  252 days205 days
  93.8°85.8°
  15.9°21.7°
  7.17
  4.94.3
  5111 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 Oak City with an average high temperature of 93.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Utah. In Oak City, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Oak City are September, May and June.
In Oak City, there are 59.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Oak City with an average of 15.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Oak City, there are 159.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Oak City, there are 6.6 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 Oak City, 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 Oak City with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.9 inches in Oak City means that it is drier than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Oak City with 6.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 60.8 rainy days annually in Oak City, which is less rainy than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 30.2 inches in Oak City means that it is less snowy than most places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Oak City with 6.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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