Zip 84637 (Kanosh, UT) Climate

Kanosh, UT is located in the high desert region of the state and has a semi-arid climate. Summers are generally hot and dry, with average temperatures in the mid-80s, while winters tend to be cold and dry, with average temperatures in the low-20s. The area experiences relatively little precipitation throughout the year, receiving an average of just 10 inches of rain annually. Snowfall is quite common during winter months, but accumulates to only around 20 inches each season. Overall, Kanosh has mild weather all year round compared to other parts of Utah.

Kanosh (zip 84637), Utah gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kanosh (zip 84637) averages 59 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 Kanosh (zip 84637). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kanosh (zip 84637) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 19
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 84637 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.7 Summer - 5.1 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 84637 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Kanosh, Utah	United States
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	59.1 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	255 days	Unlock
	90.0°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.2	Unlock
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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 the 84637 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In the 84637 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 84637 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 84637 zip code, there are 34.4 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 the 84637 zip code with an average of 19.1°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84637 zip code, there are 138.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84637 zip code, there are 2.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

Humidity is very low in the 84637 zip code, 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.

March is the wettest month in the 84637 zip code with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June 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 14.7 inches in the 84637 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.

March is the rainiest month in the 84637 zip code with 8.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 78.1 rainy days annually in the 84637 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 59.1 inches in the 84637 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in the 84637 zip code with 12.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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