Thatcher, UT Climate


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The climate in Thatcher, UT is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures typically range from the mid-70s in the summer to the high 40s during the winter months. This area experiences low levels of precipitation throughout the year with an average of about 11 inches annually. The area also sees very little snowfall with most winters seeing less than 10 inches on average. In addition, temperatures rarely fall below freezing during the winter months and warm up quickly in the springtime. Overall, Thatcher UT has a mild climate that is pleasant for outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Thatcher, Utah gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Thatcher. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Thatcher gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Thatcher is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.6 Summer - 4.6 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Thatcher, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateThatcher, UtahUnited States
  17.2 in.38.1 in.
  40.9 in.27.8 in.
  87.4 days106.2 days
  220 days205 days
  91.0°85.8°
  16.1°21.7°
  6.97
  4.74.3
  4331 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 Thatcher with an average high temperature of 91.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In Thatcher, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Thatcher are September, June and May.
In Thatcher, there are 41.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Thatcher with an average of 16.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Thatcher, there are 146.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Thatcher, 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 Thatcher, 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.
May is the wettest month in Thatcher with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.2 inches in Thatcher means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
May is the rainiest month in Thatcher with 9.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 87.4 rainy days annually in Thatcher, which is rainier 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 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.9 inches in Thatcher means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Thatcher with 12.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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