Ogden, UT Climate


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Ogden, UT enjoys a mild climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the low 60s to low 90s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can dip as low as the mid-20s. This city experiences an average of 20 inches of precipitation per year, primarily in the form of rain and snow. During the spring months, Ogden is often sunny and dry, making it a great place to spend time outdoors.

Ogden, Utah gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ogden averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Ogden. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ogden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 19
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 4.9 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Ogden, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOgden, UtahUnited States
  20.7 in.38.1 in.
  41.0 in.27.8 in.
  81.3 days106.2 days
  223 days205 days
  90.8°85.8°
  19.4°21.7°
  7.17
  4.54.3
  4301 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 Ogden with an average high temperature of 90.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Ogden, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ogden are September, June and May.
In Ogden, there are 40.4 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 Ogden with an average of 19.4°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Ogden, there are 128.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Ogden, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Ogden, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Ogden with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.7 inches in Ogden means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Ogden with 8.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 81.3 rainy days annually in Ogden, which is about average compared to other places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.0 inches in Ogden means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Ogden with 12.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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