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Green River, UT is located in the south-central part of the state and has a semi-arid desert climate. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures typically reaching the mid to upper 90s while winters are mild with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The area experiences very little precipitation throughout the year, mostly during the spring months from March to May. Snowfall can occur but is usually light and short-lived. The arid climate allows for plenty of sunshine which makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities all year round.

Green River, Utah gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Green River averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 235 sunny days per year in Green River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Green River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 53 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 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Green River is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

7.1 Summer - 5.9 Winter
May, September and April are the most pleasant months in Green River, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGreen River, UtahUnited States
  8.1 in.38.1 in.
  7.1 in.27.8 in.
  53.1 days106.2 days
  235 days205 days
  98.0°85.8°
  15.9°21.7°
  7.37
  4.64.3
  4075 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 Green River with an average high temperature of 98.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Utah. In Green River, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Green River are May, October and April.
In Green River, there are 88.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Green River with an average of 15.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Green River, there are 132.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Green River, there are 4.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Green River, 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.
October is the wettest month in Green River with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.1 inches in Green River means that it is one of the driest places in Utah.
August is the rainiest month in Green River with 5.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 53.1 rainy days annually in Green River, which is one of the least rainy places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Green River means that it is one of the least snowy places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Green River with 2.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 13 years ago

Although Green River is a quaint little town it is falling apart. 1/4 of the buildings sit empty and in major disrepair. People are nice, it is always sunny and rarely  More

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