Charleston, UT Climate


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Charleston, UT has a moderate climate that is ideal for outdoor activities throughout the year. Summers are warm with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s. The winter months are usually mild with temperatures dipping into the 20s at night and reaching into the 50s during the day. Though snowfall is light, given Charleston’s proximity to ski resorts there is plenty of opportunity for winter fun. Spring and fall are both relatively mild with average temperatures between 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit. With its pleasant weather, Charleston makes an ideal destination for visitors seeking a variety of outdoor recreation from hiking to skiing or camping.

Charleston, Utah gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Charleston averages 80 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Charleston. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charleston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 80 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charleston is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.5 Summer - 4.3 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Charleston, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCharleston, UtahUnited States
  20.2 in.38.1 in.
  80.0 in.27.8 in.
  97.7 days106.2 days
  227 days205 days
  88.9°85.8°
  16.9°21.7°
  6.67
  4.74.3
  5440 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 Charleston with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Utah. In Charleston, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charleston are September, June and May.
In Charleston, there are 28.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charleston with an average of 16.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Charleston, there are 152.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Charleston, there are 6.0 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 Charleston, 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.
January is the wettest month in Charleston with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 30% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.2 inches in Charleston means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Charleston with 9.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 97.7 rainy days annually in Charleston, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 80.0 inches in Charleston means that it is one of the snowiest places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Charleston with 20.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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