Holden, UT Climate


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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Millard County / Holden / Zip Codes
Holden, UT has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Summers usually have long, dry days with clear skies and temperatures in the 80s and low 90s. Winters tend to be mild with occasional snowfall but generally temperatures stay in the 30s to 50s range. The area typically gets an average of 10 inches of rain per year, spread throughout the seasons. In general, Holden has a pleasant climate with moderate temperatures year-round that make it great for outdoor activities and recreation.

Holden, Utah gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Holden averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 253 sunny days per year in Holden. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Holden 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 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Holden is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.7 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Holden, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHolden, UtahUnited States
  15.4 in.38.1 in.
  48.2 in.27.8 in.
  70.1 days106.2 days
  253 days205 days
  90.6°85.8°
  17.7°21.7°
  7.27
  4.94.3
  5102 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 Holden with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Holden, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Holden are September, June and May.
In Holden, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Holden with an average of 17.7°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Holden, there are 148.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Holden, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Holden, 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 Holden with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.4 inches in Holden means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Holden with 7.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 70.1 rainy days annually in Holden, which is less rainy 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 48.2 inches in Holden means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Holden with 10.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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