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Cottonwood Heights (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Cottonwood Heights can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Cottonwood Heights. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Cottonwood Heights has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 579 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Cottonwood Heights, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 87 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 19 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cottonwood Heights Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Cottonwood Heights, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Salt Lake City, the United States of America (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Salt Lake City, the United States of America (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Cottonwood Heights (UT)

Fri   Dec 27
7°C | 0°C
S 5 m/s
8.5 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
6°C | 1°C
S 4 m/s
6.2 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Dec 29
11°C | 1°C
S 6 m/s
7.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Cottonwood Heights?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cottonwood Heights?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cottonwood Heights?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cottonwood Heights?
    April tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cottonwood Heights?
    July is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cottonwood Heights?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.