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Sunset, UT has a mild and pleasant climate due to its location in the western United States. Summers are generally warm and sunny with temperatures occasionally reaching into the high 80s, while winters are generally cold and snowy with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. Precipitation is typical throughout the year, with snowfall occurring mainly during the colder months of December through February. The average annual temperature is approximately 48 degrees Fahrenheit (9 degrees Celsius). With its moderate climate, many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping and fishing can be enjoyed year round in Sunset, UT.

Sunset, Utah gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sunset averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Sunset. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sunset gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 21
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sunset is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

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

  ClimateSunset, UtahUnited States
  21.1 in.38.1 in.
  33.2 in.27.8 in.
  74.4 days106.2 days
  223 days205 days
  90.6°85.8°
  21.0°21.7°
  7.37
  4.54.3
  4511 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 Sunset with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Sunset, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sunset are September, June and May.
In Sunset, 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 Sunset with an average of 21.0°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Sunset, there are 119.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Sunset, there are 0.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Sunset, 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.
May is the wettest month in Sunset with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 33% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.1 inches in Sunset means that it is one of the wettest places in Utah.
January is the rainiest month in Sunset with 8.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 74.4 rainy days annually in Sunset, 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 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.2 inches in Sunset means that it is less snowy than most places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Sunset with 10.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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