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Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, Utah has an average annual temperature of 44°F and a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). Annual precipitation totals 16.6", including 86.7" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

44°F (7°C)

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

32°F

Annual Precip

16.6"

Annual Snow

86.7"

Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Climate Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Avg Annual Temperature

44°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

16.6"

Plus 86.7" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs) 37.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs area.

Warming context for Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 37°F (3°C) 17°F (-8°C) 27°F (-3°C)
February 39°F (4°C) 18°F (-8°C) 29°F (-2°C)
March 46°F (8°C) 23°F (-5°C) 35°F (1°C)
April 54°F (12°C) 29°F (-2°C) 41°F (5°C)
May 63°F (17°C) 37°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
June 75°F (24°C) 45°F (7°C) 60°F (15°C)
July 80°F (27°C) 52°F (11°C) 66°F (19°C)
August 78°F (25°C) 50°F (10°C) 64°F (18°C)
September 70°F (21°C) 42°F (5°C) 56°F (13°C)
October 58°F (15°C) 32°F (0°C) 45°F (7°C)
November 46°F (8°C) 23°F (-5°C) 34°F (1°C)
December 37°F (3°C) 17°F (-8°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.9"

Snow: 19.8"

6.3 days with precipitation

February 1.7"

Snow: 18.1"

7.6 days with precipitation

March 1.3"

Snow: 13.2"

6.2 days with precipitation

April 0.8"

Snow: 5.9"

5.7 days with precipitation

May 0.9"

Snow: 1.5"

5.5 days with precipitation

June 0.5"

Snow: 0.2"

3.2 days with precipitation

July 1.6"

8.8 days with precipitation

August 1.9"

10.2 days with precipitation

September 1.8"

7.0 days with precipitation

October 1.7"

Snow: 3.0"

5.3 days with precipitation

November 1.3"

Snow: 9.7"

4.7 days with precipitation

December 1.3"

Snow: 15.3"

6.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 27

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 23

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

7,610

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

128

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, Utah as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00421008, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs receives roughly 16.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 86.7 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 27. For energy use, 7,610 heating degree days and 128 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT?
The average annual temperature in Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, Utah is 44°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs get?
Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs receives 16.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 86.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs?
Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs?
Growing season data is not available for Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs?
Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs has 7,610 heating degree days and 128 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00421008. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00421008. For informational purposes only.

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