East Carbon-Sunnyside, UT is one of the driest cities in the United States due to its elevation and location in the Great Basin. The area has a typical high desert climate with hot summers and cold winters, plus very low humidity throughout the year. Summers are generally dry and sunny, while winter temperatures can drop below -10°F (-23°C). Rainfall is sparse, but does occur between October and May. Snowfall occurs mainly during December through March, with an average of 20 inches (51 cm) per season. Despite this arid climate, it is still possible to find vegetation like juniper trees and desert shrubs during East Carbon-Sunnyside's warm months.
East Carbon, Utah gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
East Carbon averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 234 sunny days per year in East Carbon. The US average is 205 sunny days.
East Carbon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year