Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Brian Head, UT Climate
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- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 83d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Brian Head
Brian Head, Utah averages 37°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 83 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
24°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Brian Head) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Brian Head area.
How Brian Head compares to every U.S. city
Brian Head's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Brian Head
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Brian Head's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | N/A | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
83 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,396
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Brian Head's climate means for you
Brian Head runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 83 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,396 heating and 1 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Brian Head, UT
In Brian Head, Utah, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 24°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00420900, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Brian Head sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 83 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 21 and the first fall freeze near September 12. On the energy side, 10,396 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Brian Head scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Brian Head, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Brian Head, Utah is 37°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Brian Head get? ▼
Brian Head receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Brian Head? ▼
Brian Head has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Brian Head? ▼
Brian Head has approximately 83 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 21 and the first fall freeze around September 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Brian Head? ▼
Brian Head has 10,396 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Brian Head climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00420900 near Brian Head.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00420900. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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