Zip 84088 (West Jordan, UT) Climate

84088 West Jordan, UT enjoys a dry desert climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit while in the winter months temperatures usually fluctuate between 25-45 degrees Fahrenheit. The area is known for its dry air and low humidity levels which help to keep temperatures pleasant during the summer months. Rainfall is minimal in this region as most of the precipitation falls during the winter months when snow is common. Overall, 84088 West Jordan, UT has a mild climate with some extremes due to its location in the heart of the desert.

West Jordan (zip 84088), Utah gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

West Jordan (zip 84088) 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 West Jordan (zip 84088). The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Jordan (zip 84088) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 84088 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Utah.

8.4 Summer - 5.1 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 84088 zip code, 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 the 84088 zip code with an average high temperature of 92.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Utah. In the 84088 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 84088 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 84088 zip code, there are 49.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Utah.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 84088 zip code with an average of 21.5°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84088 zip code, there are 125.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

In the 84088 zip code, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.

Humidity is low in the 84088 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.

April is the wettest month in the 84088 zip code with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 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 18.5 inches in the 84088 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Utah.

April is the rainiest month in the 84088 zip code with 9.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 85.2 rainy days annually in the 84088 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 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 45.4 inches in the 84088 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in the 84088 zip code with 10.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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William · West Jordan, UT

NJ transplant living in UT

Over 16 years ago

I was transferred to UT in 2000 for work. I had been working on Wall St for the past 7 years and it was a great opportunity to get away from the city. West Jordan is More