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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Millard County / Scipio / Zip Codes
Scipio, UT enjoys a moderate climate year-round. Summers are hot, with temperatures typically reaching into the 90s during the day and falling to the 50s at night. Winters are mild, rarely dipping below freezing for more than a few days in a row. Precipitation is fairly low throughout the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities almost any time of year.

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

Scipio averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 255 sunny days per year in Scipio. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Scipio gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.6 Summer - 5.2 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Scipio, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateScipio, UtahUnited States
  15.2 in.38.1 in.
  45.2 in.27.8 in.
  68.6 days106.2 days
  255 days205 days
  90.9°85.8°
  17.2°21.7°
  7.27
  4.94.3
  5315 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 Scipio with an average high temperature of 90.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In Scipio, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Scipio are September, June and May.
In Scipio, there are 38.9 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 Scipio with an average of 17.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Scipio, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Scipio, there are 6.1 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 Scipio, 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.
October is the wettest month in Scipio 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 15.2 inches in Scipio means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Scipio with 7.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 68.6 rainy days annually in Scipio, which is less rainy 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 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.2 inches in Scipio means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Scipio with 10.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 3 years ago

Never have stayed for any lengthy time in this area,but it appears spacious,cozy,and FREEā€¦.A place where a horse,a dog,and the night time sky is all the friends you  More

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