Rich County Climate
Rich County, Utah
Avg Annual Temp
41.7°F
Annual Precip
13.9"
Annual Snowfall
68.4"
Extreme Heat Days
5.425000000000001
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rich County Weather
High Altitude and Low Temperatures
Rich County’s average annual temperature of 41.7°F sits nearly 13 degrees below the national median. This high-altitude climate is significantly cooler than the typical American environment.
Among Utah's Coldest Regions
The county is one of Utah's coldest, with an annual average more than 7 degrees lower than the state mark of 48.9°F. Its mountain valleys maintain a chill that sets it apart from the warmer southern basins.
Chillier Than High-Mountain Neighbors
While nearby Summit County averages 44.1°F, Rich remains harsher at 41.7°F. It shares a rugged, high-elevation profile with its northern neighbors but experiences deeper winter dips.
Long Winters and Brief Summers
Winters are intense with a December-February average of 20.9°F and 68.4 inches of snow. Summers are brief and mild, seeing only 5 days per year where temperatures reach or exceed 90°F.
Gear Up for Deep Freezes
Residents prioritize high-efficiency heating systems to combat the long, sub-freezing winters. Heavy-duty snow removal equipment and winter vehicle prep are essential for managing the nearly 70 inches of annual snowfall.
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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.