Piute County Climate
Piute County, Utah
Avg Annual Temp
47.7°F
Annual Precip
8.9"
Annual Snowfall
19.8"
Extreme Heat Days
28.733333333333334
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Piute County Weather
Dry and Cool Piute County
Piute County's average temperature of 47.7°F is roughly five degrees below the national median. With only 8.9 inches of annual precipitation, it is one of the driest regions in the country.
Slightly Below the Utah Average
The county's 47.7°F average is just below the Utah state average of 48.9°F. It also receives about 5 inches less annual precipitation than the state average of 13.7 inches.
Drier Than Its Neighbors
Piute's 8.9 inches of precipitation is lower than Garfield's 12.2 inches and Iron's 13.3 inches. It also sees far less snow than Iron County, receiving only 19.8 inches annually compared to Iron's 57.2.
Mild Summers and Light Snow
Summers are pleasant with a July average of 69.6°F and only 29 days hitting 90°F. Winters are dry and cold, with a January average of 27.9°F and a modest 19.8 inches of total snowfall.
Focus on Water and Dry Cold
The extremely low 8.9 inches of annual rain makes drought-resistant planning a priority for residents. While snowfall is light at 19.8 inches, heating systems must be reliable to handle the cold 29.1°F winter average.
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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.