Washington County, UT Climate

Washington, UT County has a semi-arid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The area usually receives low precipitation rates throughout the year, typically around 10 inches of rainfall annually. During the summer months temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and during the winter temperatures can drop down to below freezing levels. The county gets an average of 79 days of sunshine each year, making it a great place for enjoying warm outdoor activities in the summer months.

Washington County, Utah gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 257 sunny days per year in Washington County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 53 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.2 Summer - 6.6 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Washington County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Washington, Utah	United States
	12.9 in.	38.1 in.
	13.7 in.	27.8 in.
	52.7 days	106.2 days
	257 days	205 days
	96.5°	85.8°
	25.7°	21.7°
	7.5	7
	6	4.3
	5082 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 County with an average high temperature of 96.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Utah. In Washington County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington County are May, October and April.

In Washington County, there are 84.2 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 County with an average of 25.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Utah.

In Washington County, there are 102.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Utah.

In Washington County, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

Humidity is very low in Washington County, 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.

February is the wettest month in Washington County with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.9 inches in Washington County means that it is drier than most places in Utah.

February is the rainiest month in Washington County with 6.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 52.7 rainy days annually in Washington County, which is one of the least rainy places in Utah. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.7 inches in Washington County means that it is one of the least snowy places in Utah. February is the snowiest month in Washington County with 3.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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scott · Hurricane, UT

possible corruption

Over 6 years ago

I wouldn't buy there ever again. I've lived there twice I love the beauty but The Mormons truly control everything. I now wonder if the real-estate agents are even More

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