Carbon County Climate
Carbon County, Utah
Avg Annual Temp
46.9°F
Annual Precip
13.6"
Annual Snowfall
85.2"
Extreme Heat Days
30.879999999999995
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Carbon County Weather
High Desert Chill in Carbon
Carbon County averages 46.9°F annually, which is over six degrees colder than the national median temperature. This reflects its high-elevation desert landscape and continental climate patterns.
Below the Utah Median Temperature
Carbon County's average annual temperature of 46.9°F is two degrees lower than the state average of 48.9°F. It remains one of the cooler counties in central Utah due to its rugged terrain.
Warmer than Neighboring Emery County
Carbon County stays slightly warmer than Emery County, which averages 46.5°F. However, Carbon sees significantly more snow at 85.2 inches compared to Emery's 14.3 inches.
Heavy Snowfall and Moderate Heat
Despite having only 31 extreme heat days, the county receives a massive 85.2 inches of snow annually. January is cold with a 25.4°F average, while July warms to 70.9°F.
Plan for Significant Winter Operations
The 85.2 inches of snow per year demand heavy-duty snow removal equipment and winter-ready vehicles. HVAC systems must handle a wide range of temperatures, from 25.4°F in winter to over 90°F in summer.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.