Zip 84040 (Layton, UT) Climate

84040 Layton, UT has a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter months, temperatures can dip down to below freezing. Layton receives an average of 11 inches of precipitation each year. The area is known for its sunny days with over 300 days of sun each year as well as its low humidity levels. Layton is also situated in a valley which can trap colder air during the winter months making temperatures lower than those more exposed cities and towns in Utah.

Layton (zip 84040), Utah gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Layton (zip 84040) averages 46 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 Layton (zip 84040). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Layton (zip 84040) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 21
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 84040 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.9 Summer - 5 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 84040 zip code, while December and January 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 the 84040 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In the 84040 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 84040 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 84040 zip code, there are 35.1 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 84040 zip code with an average of 21.3°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84040 zip code, there are 119.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84040 zip code, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Utah.

Humidity is low in the 84040 zip code, 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 the 84040 zip code with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 33% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.6 inches in the 84040 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Utah.

April is the rainiest month in the 84040 zip code with 9.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 86.5 rainy days annually in the 84040 zip code, 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 45.6 inches in the 84040 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in the 84040 zip code with 12.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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scott · Mountain View, CA

We love where we live

Over 16 years ago

We love the north layton area. Almost a small town feel with access to big city benefits. 20 minutes and you can be skiing at a world class area and 25 minutes you can More