Ophir, UT Climate


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Ophir, UT enjoys a relatively mild climate year-round. During the summer, temperatures are generally pleasant and range between 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10°C) and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27°C). During the winter months, temperatures tend to stay in the 30s and 40s degrees Fahrenheit (4-9°C). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of 12 inches (30 cm) per year. Snowfall occurs at least once a year in Ophir with averages around 8 inches (20 cm). Overall, Ophir's climate is ideal for those who enjoy mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine!

Ophir, Utah gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ophir averages 67 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 Ophir. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ophir gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 17
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ophir is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.4 Summer - 4.9 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Ophir, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOphir, UtahUnited States
  17.1 in.38.1 in.
  66.6 in.27.8 in.
  91.0 days106.2 days
  229 days205 days
  91.1°85.8°
  17.3°21.7°
  6.97
  4.54.3
  6496 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 Ophir with an average high temperature of 91.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In Ophir, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ophir are September, June and May.
In Ophir, there are 43.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ophir with an average of 17.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Ophir, there are 152.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Ophir, there are 5.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is very low in Ophir, 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.
May is the wettest month in Ophir with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.1 inches in Ophir means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Ophir with 9.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.8 rainy days. There are 91.0 rainy days annually in Ophir, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 66.6 inches in Ophir means that it is snowier than most places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Ophir with 13.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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