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Alta (UT) Climate by Month

Alta experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Alta is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Alta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1254 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Alta can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 161 mm of precipitation over 20 snowy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 35 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Alta can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Park City, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Park City, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Alta in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Alta?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and December.
  • When is winter in Alta?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Alta?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alta?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alta?
    December tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alta?
    July is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alta?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 378 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Alta (UT)

    Thu   Nov 21
    7°C | -1°C
    S 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    9°C | -1°C
    SW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | -6°C
    SW 18 km/h
    2.9 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain