Orem, UT Climate


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Orem, UT enjoys a mild climate year-round, with four distinct seasons. The city experiences hot summers with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to upper 90s, and cold winters that bring snow and temperatures that can drop to below freezing. Spring and autumn bring mild temperatures that range from the 50s to 70s. Orem receives an average of 18 inches of rain per year, with most precipitation falling in the winter months and very little in the summer.

Orem, Utah gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Orem averages 42 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 Orem. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Orem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Orem is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.4 Summer - 5.1 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Orem, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOrem, UtahUnited States
  17.7 in.38.1 in.
  42.4 in.27.8 in.
  88.8 days106.2 days
  223 days205 days
  92.1°85.8°
  21.0°21.7°
  7.27
  4.54.3
  4774 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 Orem with an average high temperature of 92.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In Orem, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Orem are September, May and June.
In Orem, there are 50.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Orem with an average of 21.0°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Orem, there are 118.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Orem, there are 1.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Orem, 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 Orem with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.7 inches in Orem means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
January is the rainiest month in Orem with 8.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 88.8 rainy days annually in Orem, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Orem means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Orem with 11.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 2 years ago

Great city, great people, and amazing opportunities.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I would like to take a second and give some compliments were compliments are deserved. There is often so little time to simple recognize the good that people do. In a  More

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The closeness to the mountains, many parks and trails make this place such a beautiful area to be in. The people are so friendly. The food options are so diverse and  More

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