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Washington, UT enjoys a moderate climate all year round. During the summer months temperatures can reach up to the high 80s, while during the winter months temperatures usually stay between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences little precipitation, with the occasional rain or snow shower throughout the year. This makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities like hiking and camping in the nearby mountains, or swimming and fishing at Quail Creek Reservoir. The bright Utah sun shines nearly every day of the year, giving Washington residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy this beautiful part of the country.

Washington, Utah gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington averages 2 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 Washington. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 43 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 101 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Washington is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Utah.

6 Summer - 7.1 Winter
April, October and May are the most pleasant months in Washington, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashington, UtahUnited States
  10.0 in.38.1 in.
  1.5 in.27.8 in.
  43.3 days106.2 days
  255 days205 days
  101.2°85.8°
  29.0°21.7°
  7.57
  64.3
  2792 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 Washington with an average high temperature of 101.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Utah. In Washington, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington are October, April and May.
In Washington, there are 118.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Utah.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washington with an average of 28.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Utah.
In Washington, there are 75.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Utah.
In Washington, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Washington, 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.
February is the wettest month in Washington with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.0 inches in Washington means that it is drier than most places in Utah.
February is the rainiest month in Washington with 5.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 43.3 rainy days annually in Washington, which is one of the least rainy places in Utah. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Washington means that it is one of the least snowy places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Washington with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 3 years ago

Having lived in Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Seattle, WA, and Scottsdale, AZ, I can say hands down Washington, UT is my favorite. The growth in Southern Utah is  More

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Over 11 years ago

Washington is  More

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Over 11 years ago

about a hour and a half away from las vagas and same  More

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