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