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The climate in Central, UT is generally regarded as mild and semi-arid. Summers tend to be hot with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s, while winters can offer more moderate temperatures with averages in the low-40s. The area receives a decent amount of precipitation each year, usually concentrated during the late spring and summer months. Snowfall is rare and mostly occurs during winter months, but due to its location near the mountains, occasional snowstorms can drop enough for light accumulation.

Central, Utah gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Central averages 34 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 Central. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Central gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 18
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Central is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Utah.

8.7 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Central, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Central with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Utah. In Central, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Central are September, May and June.
In Central, there are 31.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Central with an average of 18.2°. This is warmer than most places in Utah.
In Central, there are 161.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
In Central, there are 3.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Utah.
Humidity is very low in Central, 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 Central with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.5 inches in Central means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
March is the rainiest month in Central with 5.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 53.7 rainy days annually in Central, which is one of the least rainy places in Utah. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.8 inches in Central means that it is less snowy than most places in Utah. January is the snowiest month in Central with 8.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 4 years ago

Well, I just moved to Central, Utah about 6 months ago & I love it. It’s a beautiful quiet little town up in the mountainous old volcano/lava flows about 20 miles above  More

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