Box Elder County, UT Climate

Box Elder, UT County has a semi-arid climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from highs in the upper 80s during the summer months to lows in the single digits during the winter. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, with only around ten inches of rain annually. Snowfall can be quite heavy in winter, however, reaching up to two feet or more in some areas. Because of its dry climate and high elevation, Box Elder County has become a popular destination for outdoor activities like skiing and hiking.

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

Box Elder County averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Box Elder County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Box Elder County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 15
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.6 Summer - 4.6 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Box Elder County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Box Elder, Utah	United States
	16.7 in.	38.1 in.
	45.3 in.	27.8 in.
	83.8 days	106.2 days
	220 days	205 days
	90.0°	85.8°
	15.0°	21.7°
	6.9	7
	4.7	4.3
	4832 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 Box Elder County with an average high temperature of 90.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Box Elder County, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Box Elder County are September, June and May.

In Box Elder County, there are 36.2 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 Box Elder County with an average of 15.0°. This is colder than most places in Utah.

In Box Elder County, there are 157.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.

In Box Elder County, there are 8.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Utah.

Humidity is low in Box Elder County, 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 Box Elder County with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 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 16.7 inches in Box Elder County means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.

May is the rainiest month in Box Elder County with 9.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 83.8 rainy days annually in Box Elder County, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 45.3 inches in Box Elder County means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Box Elder County with 12.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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