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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Summit County / Kamas / Zip Codes
Kamas, UT is known for its picturesque mountain range and moderate climate. The summers in Kamas are usually warm with temperatures reaching up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit while the winters can be cold with temperatures dropping to as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common in the winter months making it a great destination for skiing and other snow sports. Precipitation levels remain relatively consistent throughout the year with most of it falling during the summer months as thunderstorms. Overall, Kamas offers an enjoyable atmosphere with its moderate climate and beautiful scenery.

Kamas, Utah gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kamas averages 96 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Kamas. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kamas gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 96 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Kamas is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Utah.

8.9 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Kamas, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Kamas with an average high temperature of 83.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Utah. In Kamas, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kamas are June, August and September.
In Kamas, there are 9.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Kamas with an average of 13.2°. This is colder than most places in Utah.
In Kamas, there are 197.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Utah.
In Kamas, there are 11.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Utah.
Humidity is very low in Kamas, 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.
November is the wettest month in Kamas with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.0 inches in Kamas means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Kamas with 9.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 97.3 rainy days annually in Kamas, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 95.9 inches in Kamas means that it is one of the snowiest places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Kamas with 21.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Bp · Park City, UT
Quiet, affordable, has most of what you need and o
Over 18 years ago

Peaceful little semi-rural community, with most services you'd need for a simple life: mid-sized grocery store, 2 nice restaurants, 4 or 5 other cafes/take out places,  More

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