Gunnison, UT experiences a dry semi-arid climate with cold, dry winters and warm, mild summers. Average temperatures range from highs of 85 degrees in the summer to lows of 6 degrees in the winter. The area receives an average annual precipitation of 11 inches throughout the year, making it one of the drier climates in Utah. Precipitation is usually limited to snow during the winter months and summer thunderstorms. The Gunnison area is known for its beautiful mountain scenery and some of its hottest months occur during the summer season, so visitors should be prepared for potential heat.
Gunnison, Utah gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gunnison averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Gunnison. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gunnison gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 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 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year