Rocky Ridge, UT Climate


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Rocky Ridge, UT has a typical semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, temperatures can range from 0°F to 50°F. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 90°F but generally stay in the 70s and 80s. Precipitation is typically low throughout the year, with most of the rain occurring during spring and early summer. Snowfall is common during the winter months, although it rarely accumulates for more than a few days at a time. The air tends to be dry and clear due to the elevation of Rocky Ridge, making for some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Rocky Ridge, Utah gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rocky Ridge averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Rocky Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rocky Ridge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rocky Ridge is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.7 Summer - 5 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Rocky Ridge, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRocky Ridge, UtahUnited States
  15.8 in.38.1 in.
  47.4 in.27.8 in.
  83.3 days106.2 days
  226 days205 days
  90.1°85.8°
  18.5°21.7°
  7.17
  4.54.3
  4990 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 Rocky Ridge with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Rocky Ridge, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rocky Ridge are September, June and May.
In Rocky Ridge, there are 37.3 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 Rocky Ridge with an average of 18.5°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Rocky Ridge, there are 140.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Rocky Ridge, there are 3.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
Humidity is very low in Rocky Ridge, 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 Rocky Ridge with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.8 inches in Rocky Ridge means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Rocky Ridge with 9.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 83.3 rainy days annually in Rocky Ridge, which is about average compared to other places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 47.4 inches in Rocky Ridge means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Rocky Ridge with 10.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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