Davis County, UT Climate


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Davis County, Utah has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 90s and low 100s Fahrenheit, while during the winter temperatures drop to an average of around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most of it falling from late spring to early fall. The air in Davis County is generally very dry, with relative humidity usually below 60%. Snowfall is also quite common during the winter months, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

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

Davis County averages 45 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 Davis County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Davis 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Davis County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Davis County with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Davis County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Davis County are September, June and May.
In Davis County, there are 38.4 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 Davis County with an average of 22.0°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Davis County, there are 113.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Davis County, 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 Davis 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 Davis County with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 34% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.0 inches in Davis County means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.
April is the rainiest month in Davis County with 8.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 83.6 rainy days annually in Davis 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 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.4 inches in Davis County means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Davis County with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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