Uintah County Climate
Uintah County, Utah
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
47.3°F
Annual Precip
8.5"
Annual Snowfall
25.1"
Extreme Heat Days
55
days >= 90°F/yr
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Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,666
Supports most vegetables & fruits
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Climate Advisory: Uintah County
Climate Verdict
Uintah County has a cool, averaging 47.3°F annually, arid conditions receiving just 8.5 inches of precipitation annually, occasional hot days — 54.8 per year above 90°F, moderate snowfall of 25.1 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 18.2°F. summers are warm — July averages 73.9°F. Residents experience a substantial 56°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Uintah County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Uintah County closely matches the Utah statewide average temperature of 48.9°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 5.2 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Uintah County Weather
Interior Basin Extremes
Uintah County averages 47.3°F annually, sitting about 7 degrees below the national median. It serves as a classic example of an arid, high-altitude interior basin with significant temperature swings.
Aridity and Cold Winters
The county is cooler and much drier than the Utah average, recording only 8.5 inches of precipitation annually. Its temperature sits 1.6 degrees below the state average of 48.9°F.
Drier Than Mountainous Neighbors
Uintah is much drier than the counties to its west, receiving only 25.1 inches of snow compared to Summit’s 92.9 inches. However, it faces more extreme summer heat with 55 days over 90°F.
Hot Summers and Sharp Freezes
July is hot with 55 days of extreme heat. Winters are sharply cold but dry, with a January average of 18.2°F and only 25.1 inches of total snowfall.
Manage Water and Climate
Residents need robust climate control for both the 55 days of extreme heat and the sub-20°F January lows. With only 8.5 inches of annual rain, intensive water management is required for any outdoor planting.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.